Efficacy of a Mobile Behavioral Intervention for Workers With Insomnia. Issue 3 (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Omeogu, Chinyere; Shofer, Frances; Gehrman, Philip; Green-McKenzie, Judith
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. Volume 62:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: App -- behavioral intervention -- CBTi coach -- CBTi -- cognitive behavioral therapy -- efficacy -- employee wellness program -- insomnia severity index -- insomnia -- mobile intervention -- OR mobile behavioral intervention -- proof of concept -- web based -- workers compensation; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Environmental health -- Periodicals; Occupational Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental Medicine -- Periodicals; Environmental health; Medicine, Industrial; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001819
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2752

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: Insomnia is often unrecognized in the workplace despite a 10% prevalence. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is efficacious but often not available. This study assessed the efficacy of the self-guided CBTi Coach mobile app. Methods: Using a pre/post design, the CBTi Coach was evaluated prospectively in hospital nurses with insomnia. The primary outcome measured was the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) at 0, 3, and 6 weeks. Results: Thirteen of 17 (76%) female nurses who worked day shifts completed the study. Baseline ISI was 18.1 (range 15 to 22). After 3 and 6 weeks, ISI significantly decreased to 12 and 11, respectively. No difference in ISI score was noted between weeks 3 and 6. Conclusion: Use of CBTI Coach app demonstrated significant improvement in sleep quality in nurses with insomnia without coaching or healthcare provider visits.