Use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to improve Insomnia in Elderly Care
Agbo, Ifeoma Racheal; Bah, Alieu; Pokharel, Manisha (2023)
2023
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) has been recognized as a safe and effective non-pharmacological approach for addressing insomnia in older adults. Several meta-analyses have highlighted the positive impact of CBT-I on various sleep indicators, including reducing the time it takes to fall asleep, decreasing wakefulness after sleep onset, and enhancing overall sleep quality in the elderly.
This review aimed to explore how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can be implemented as a non-pharmacological strategy for managing Insomnia in elderly care. A narrative literature review method was employed to explore articles information extracted from three databases: CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. 13 articles were scrutinized using content analysis techniques.
The findings revealed that CBT-I on its own is an effective targeted intervention for the elderly who experience Insomnia. The result showed that six core interventions or components of CBT-I, such as stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction therapy, cognitive restructuring therapies, psychoeducation, sleep hygiene practices, and fatigue management stood out in all the literatures analyzed. These components are often tailored to an individual's specific needs and can be adjusted or combined based on the severity and underlying causes of their Insomnia.
The results showed that CBT-I can be implemented as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for managing insomnia by utilizing effectively the six components of CBT-I on the elderly. These components help in reducing behaviours that disrupt sleep, lessening arousal, and changing negative thought patterns associated with sleep.
This review aimed to explore how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can be implemented as a non-pharmacological strategy for managing Insomnia in elderly care. A narrative literature review method was employed to explore articles information extracted from three databases: CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. 13 articles were scrutinized using content analysis techniques.
The findings revealed that CBT-I on its own is an effective targeted intervention for the elderly who experience Insomnia. The result showed that six core interventions or components of CBT-I, such as stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction therapy, cognitive restructuring therapies, psychoeducation, sleep hygiene practices, and fatigue management stood out in all the literatures analyzed. These components are often tailored to an individual's specific needs and can be adjusted or combined based on the severity and underlying causes of their Insomnia.
The results showed that CBT-I can be implemented as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for managing insomnia by utilizing effectively the six components of CBT-I on the elderly. These components help in reducing behaviours that disrupt sleep, lessening arousal, and changing negative thought patterns associated with sleep.