Auricular Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomised Controlled Study
Joint Authors
von Knorring, Lars
Broman, Jan-Erik
Bergdahl, L.
Berman, A. H.
Haglund, K.
Markström, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The most effective nonpharmacological treatment for insomnia disorder is cognitive behavioural therapy-insomnia (CBT-i).
However CBT-i may not suit everyone.
Auricular acupuncture (AA) is a complementary treatment.
Studies show that it may alleviate insomnia symptoms.
The aim of this randomised controlled study was to compare treatment effects of AA with CBT-i and evaluate symptoms of insomnia severity, anxiety, and depression.
Method.
Fifty-nine participants, mean age 60.5 years (SD 9.4), with insomnia disorder were randomised to group treatment with AA or CBT-i.
Self-report questionnaires, the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep scale (DBAS-16), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD), were collected at baseline, after treatment, and at 6-month follow-up.
A series of linear mixed models were performed to examine treatment effect over time between and within the groups.
Results.
Significant between-group improvements were seen in favour of CBT-i in ISI after treatment and at the 6-month follow-up and in DBAS-16 after treatment.
Both groups showed significant within-group postintervention improvements in ISI, and these changes were maintained six months later.
The CBT-i group also showed a significant reduction in DBAS-16 after treatment and six months later.
Conclusions.
Compared to CBT-i, AA, as offered in this study, cannot be considered an effective stand-alone treatment for insomnia disorder.
The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01765959.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bergdahl, L.& Broman, Jan-Erik& Berman, A. H.& Haglund, K.& von Knorring, Lars& Markström, A.. 2016. Auricular Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomised Controlled Study. Sleep Disorders،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118044
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bergdahl, L.…[et al.]. Auricular Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomised Controlled Study. Sleep Disorders No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118044
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bergdahl, L.& Broman, Jan-Erik& Berman, A. H.& Haglund, K.& von Knorring, Lars& Markström, A.. Auricular Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomised Controlled Study. Sleep Disorders. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118044
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118044