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Kathryn S Saldana1,2, Gwendolyn C Carlson2,3,4, Kaddy Revolorio1
1Department of Psychology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
|September 26, 2023
Summary
Insomnia significantly impacts women veterans
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Military Health
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Insomnia is linked to reduced value-consistent choices and engagement in meaningful activities.
- Understanding the values of women veterans with insomnia is crucial for tailoring effective psychological treatments.
- Identifying core values can inform patient-centered outcome measures for insomnia interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify values commonly expressed by women veterans undergoing treatment for insomnia disorder.
- To explore the impact of insomnia on these identified values.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-four women veterans diagnosed with insomnia disorder participated in an acceptance-based behavioral treatment trial.
- During the initial session, participants discussed their personal values and how insomnia affected them.
- Responses were systematically categorized using frameworks from the Bull's Eye Values survey and the Valued Living Questionnaire.
Main Results:
- The most frequently reported Level 1 value category was relationships (n=68), followed by personal care/health (n=51), and work/education (n=46).
- Among Level 2 categories, family (n=50), parenting (n=31), and work (n=31) were most prominent.
- Insomnia most frequently impacted personal care/health (n=65) and relationships (n=58).
Conclusions:
- Women veterans in insomnia treatment prioritize relationships and personal care/health.
- These highly valued domains should be considered key patient-centered outcomes in the treatment of insomnia disorder for this population.
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