• Author: Cathy A. Alessi
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Black women benefit from psychotherapies for insomnia, but experience adherence challenges: Results of a comparative effectiveness trial in women Veterans

Abstract:Background: Black women and veterans experience disproportionally high rates of insomnia. Few studies have examined how treatment adherence and outcomes vary by racial …

Trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in women Veterans: An intervention development study

Abstract: This paper describes the methodology and outcomes of development of a trauma-informed protocol for cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Methods: included 1) …

Insomnia symptom improvement as a mediator for mental health symptom reduction following behavioral insomnia treatment among women Veterans

Abstract: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves comorbid mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder [PTSD]), with sleep …

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep outcomes in the context of pain among older adult Veterans

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia disorder in adults. Compared to young adults, older adults have …

Pain in your day? get sleep treatment anyway! the role of pain in insomnia treatment efficacy in women Veterans

Abstract: Insomnia and pain disorders are among the most common conditions affecting United States adults and veterans, and their comorbidity can cause detrimental effects to …

A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial comparing behavioral sleep interventions in women veterans: an examination of pain outcomes

Abstract: Objective: Insomnia is known to exacerbate pain symptoms. The Purpose of the present study was to compare the secondary effects of cognitive behavioral therapy for …

Novel Treatment Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial in Women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: This randomized comparative effectiveness trial evaluated a novel insomnia treatment using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) among women veterans. …

Veterans' experiences of support in managing comorbid sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes

Abstract: Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with Type 2 diabetes, more so in veterans compared with nonveterans. Positive airway pressure is …

Pilot RCT Testing A Mailing About Sleeping Pills and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Impact on Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs

Abstract: Objectives: The aim is to pilot a low-touch program for reducing benzodiazepine receptor agonist (BZRA; benzodiazepines, z-drugs) prescriptions among older veterans. …