The efficacy and effectiveness of insomnia management
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The efficacy and effectiveness of insomnia management
IRAS ID
197358
Contact name
Charlotte Randall
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Northumbria University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
The primary aim of this study is to examine the efficacy and effectiveness of a treatment for acute insomnia in an adult male prison population. There has been considerable evidence that CBT-I is an efficacious and effective therapy for individuals suffering from insomnia, both as a single disorder and in combination with a range of physical and psychological problems. The current prison population has a high number of individuals who suffer from insomnia related symptoms, especially those who have suffered trauma prior to coming into prison. As a result, these individuals struggle to adhere to the prison regime, which strains operation and healthcare staff. Offering a single-shot of CBT-I will enable individuals to address their cognitive - sleep related dysfunctional attitudes and beliefs, sleep preoccupation and worry, symptomatic-objective and subjective sleep related disturbances, and behavioural elements associated with acute insomnia. Furthermore, this will alleviate the amount of contact time healthcare and operation staff spends with the individuals; due to increased and better quality sleep it is expected that they will engage in the prison regime more effectively.\n
REC name
North East - York Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NE/0098
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jun 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion