Cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for insomnia among shift workers: RCT in an occupational health setting.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy interventions for insomnia (CBT-I) to that of a sleep hygiene intervention in a randomized controlled design among shift workers. We also studied whether the features of shift work disorder (SWD) affected the results.

Methods

A total of 83 shift workers with insomnia disorder were partially randomized into a group-based CBT-I, self-help CBT-I, or sleep hygiene control intervention. The outcomes were assessed before and after the interventions and at 6-month follow-up using questionnaires, a sleep diary, and actigraphy.

Results

Perceived severity of insomnia, sleep-related dysfunctional beliefs, burnout symptoms, restedness, recovery after a shift, and actigraphy-based t

SUBMITTER: Jarnefelt H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7260280 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature