Diaphragmatic Breathing Interfaces to Promote Relaxation for Mitigating Insomnia: Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brief behavioral treatment for insomnia is an effective short-term therapy focusing on stimulus control and sleep restriction to enhance sleep quality. As a crucial part of this therapy, diaphragmatic breathing is often recommended when patients fail to fall asleep within 30 minutes. With the rise of health apps and gamification, these tools are increasingly seen as effective ways to boost self-efficacy and user engagement; however, traditional games tend to increase attention, which can negatively impact sleep and contradicts the aim of sleep therapy. This study thus explored the potential for gamification techniques to promote relaxation without disrupting sleep processes.

Objective

The study developed 4 breathing guidance mechanisms, ranging from concrete to ab

SUBMITTER: Lai YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920670 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature