Group cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia: a meta-analysis

Authors

  • Beatriz Navarro-Bravo Unidad de Apoyo a la Investigación Clínica, Gerencia de Atención Integrada de Albacete, Fundación Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
  • Ignacio Párraga-Martínez Centro de Salud de la Roda, Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha.
  • Jesús López-Torres Hidalgo Centro de Salud Zona IV de Albacete, Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha. Departamento de Ciencias Médicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha.
  • Fernando Andrés-Pretel Unidad de Apoyo a la Investigación Clínica, Gerencia de Atención Integrada de Albacete, Fundación Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos
  • Joseba Rabanales-Sotos Unidad de Investigación, Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Albacete, Servicio de Salud de Castilla-La Mancha
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.31.1.168641
Keywords: Insomnia, cognitive-behavioural therapy, meta-analysis, clinical trial.

Abstract

Background: insomnia is a highly prevalent disorder in the general population and in clinical practice. Although pharmacological treatment is the most widespread choice, psychological treatment appears to have longer lasting effects. The main objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the cognitive-behavioural group therapy treatment for insomnia.

Method: a systematic search for cognitive-behavioural therapy clinical trials in Pubmed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Scielo, WOK, Cochrane, Scopus and Embase. 153 articles were reviewed, of which 9 met inclusion criteria for the metaanalysis. Adding up the data from all 9 trials, a total of 699 people completed the post-test phase.

Results: after finishing cognitive-behavioural therapy, significant improvements regarding insomnia were found according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Insomnia Severity Index, sleep latency, wake after sleep onset and sleep efficiency. There were no significant improvements in total sleep time.

Conclusions: the results from experimental studies on cognitive-behavioural therapy as an insomnia treatment clearly suggest a positive impact on symptoms, as assessed using both validated scales and sleep diaries.

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Published
24-12-2014
How to Cite
Navarro-Bravo, B., Párraga-Martínez, I., López-Torres Hidalgo, J., Andrés-Pretel, F., & Rabanales-Sotos, J. (2014). Group cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia: a meta-analysis. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 31(1), 8–18. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.31.1.168641
Issue
Vol. 31 No. 1 (2015)
Section
Clinical and Health Psychology

 

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