A hybrid type I trial to increase Veterans' access to insomnia care: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic insomnia is among the most reported complaints of Veterans and military personnel referred for mental health services. It is highly comorbid with medical and psychiatric disorders, and is associated with significantly increased healthcare utilization and costs. Evidence-based psychotherapy, namely Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI), is an effective treatment and recommended over prescription sleep medications. While CBTI is part of a nationwide rollout in the Veterans Health Administration to train hundreds of providers, access to treatment is still limited for many Veterans due to limited treatment availability, low patient and provider knowledge about treatment options, and Veteran barriers such as distance and travel, work schedules, and childcar

SUBMITTER: Bramoweth AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5787269 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature