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Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
Published on: February 17, 2023
Telemedicine and the Management of Insomnia
Caleb Hsieh1, Talayeh Rezayat1, Michelle R Zeidler1
1Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 43-229 CHS, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Abstract:
Insomnia is a significant public health concern. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) is considered first-line treatment. The use of telemedicine for CBT-i allows for increased access to providers for patients who are geographically remote as well as to self-directed CBT-i modalities that do not require the involvement of a therapist. Tele-CBT-i modalities include video conferencing with a CBT-i therapist in an individual or group setting or use of Web or mobile application-based CBT-i modules with varying levels of support from a therapist. Multiple studies and meta-analyses support the efficacy of tele-CBT-i when compared with face-to-face CBT-i and placebo.
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