Citation

Pallesen S, Nordhus IH, Kvåle G, Nielsen GH, Havik OE, Johnsen BH, Skjøtskift S. Behav. Res. Ther. 2003; 41(1): 31-48.

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Christiesgt 12, 5015, Bergen, Norway. staale.pallesen@psych.uib.no

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12488118

Abstract

Fifty-five insomniacs, 60 years or above, participated in a behavioral treatment program, comparing two interventions (sleep hygiene+stimulus control vs sleep hygiene+relaxation tape). Half of the subjects were randomized to a waiting-list condition prior to treatment. No significant changes were observed during the waiting-list period. During the treatment period however, the subjects improved on several sleep parameters, and treatment gains were maintained at a 6-month follow-up. The effects of treatment were greater for nocturnal measures (e.g. sleep onset latency and total sleep time) as compared to daytime measures (e.g. life satisfaction, daytime alertness) and not-targeted behavior (medication use). There were no differences in treatment effects for the two interventions.

Language: en