Experience with the use of a digital sleep diary in symptom management by individuals with insomnia -a pilot mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. The recommended treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi). A sleep diary is a core tool in CBTi. We have developed a digital sleep diary with a standardised feedback function.

Aim

To study feasibility of the digital sleep diary in participants of the Akershus Sleep Apnea (ASAP) cohorts with difficulties falling asleep or maintaining sleep. To describe sleep diary engagement and explore experiences with the digital sleep diary with potential influences in insomnia symptom management.

Material and methods

Twenty participants were recruited from the ASAP. All filled out a digital sleep diary up to 12 weeks. Treatment options provided were a self-help book (N = 11) or electroencephalography neurof

SUBMITTER: Thorshov TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10757200 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature