A randomized controlled trial comparing sleep hygiene advice with a self-help book focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: a study among patients with prescribed hypnotics from the GP

A randomized controlled trial comparing sleep hygiene advice with a self-help book focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: a study among patients with prescribed hypnotics from the GP

Background Chronic insomnia is commonly treated with hypnotics. However, the treatment of choice is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). We investigated whether a self-help book based on CBTi is effective in reducing hypnotic use and improving sleep.Methods Patients who had received a p...

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Main Authors: Bjørn Bjorvatn, Ragnhild Stokke Lundetræ, Øystein Vedaa, Ståle Pallesen, Linn Nyjordet Evanger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-06-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Subjects:
Sleep medication
CBT
sleep problems
PraksisNett
insomnia
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02813432.2025.2525423
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