Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to Improve Sleep Quality in Older Adults with Insomnia.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to verify the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in improving sleep quality in older adults with subclinical and moderate insomnia.
Results Summary
The study found significant reductions in insomnia symptoms in both subclinical and moderate intervention groups, as measured by the Insomnia Severity Index and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy was deemed effective for treating insomnia in older adults.
Population
Older adults with subclinical or moderate insomnia (n = 106, ages not specified).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy | decrease | Insomnia Severity Index | older adults with subclinical and moderate insomnia | - | significant results were obtained | #1 |
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy | decrease | Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | older adults with subclinical and moderate insomnia | - | significant results were obtained | #2 |
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy | decrease | insomnia symptoms | subclinical intervention group | - | reduction in insomnia symptoms | #3 |
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy | decrease | insomnia symptoms | moderate intervention group | - | reduction in insomnia symptoms | #4 |
treatment that combines mindfulness and cognitive therapy | decrease | insomnia | older adults | - | is effective for treating | #5 |
There is a high prevalence of insomnia in older adults, which has negative consequences for their well-being and quality of life. The recommendation for first-line treatments is to administer non-pharmacological interventions. The objective of this research was to verify the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in older adults with subclinical and moderate insomnia, studying its impact on sleep quality. One hundred and six older adults participated and were assigned to the subclinical insomnia (n = 50) or moderate insomnia (n = 56) groups; subsequently, they were randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups. Subjects were evaluated at two times with the Insomnia Severity Index and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Significant results were obtained on both scales, with a reduction in insomnia symptoms in the subclinical and moderate intervention groups. The administration of a treatment that combines mindfulness and cognitive therapy is effective for treating insomnia in older adults.