Web-based provider training of cognitive behavioral therapy of insomnia: engagement rates, knowledge acquisition, and provider acceptability. Issue 4 (4th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wilkerson, Allison K.; Wardle-Pinkston, Sophie; Dietch, Jessica R.; Pruiksma, Kristi E.; Simmons, Richard Oliver; Bunnell, Brian E.; Taylor, Daniel J.
• Is Part Of: Cognitive behaviour therapy. Volume 51:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 343
• Page End: 352
• Publication Date: 2022-07-04
• Subjects: Insomnia -- CBT-I -- web-based provider training -- online -- training -- sleep -- dissemination; Cognitive therapy -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1080/16506073.2021.1996453
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1650-6073

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Insomnia is common but severely underreported and undertreated. One possible reason for this problem is the lack of providers in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). To address this we created CBTIweb.org, an online training platform for providers to learn the basics of sleep, assessing insomnia, and CBT-I. The present study assessed the reach of CBTIweb by examining engagement, knowledge acquisition, and perceived acceptability. Participants who registered for CBTIweb self-reported their practice setting and personal characteristics (i.e. degree, profession, licensure status). Knowledge acquisition was assessed with pre- and post-tests, and provider acceptability was assessed via a survey. In the first three months after launching CBTIweb, 2586 providers registered and 624 of these completed the training within three months of registering. Chi-square tests of independence revealed no differences in completion rates by education or profession, though trainees were more likely to initiate and complete treatment than licensed providers. Paired t tests revealed significant knowledge acquisition, and most providers positively rated the website navigation, content, aesthetics, and understanding of core CBT-I skills. This study demonstrated CBTIweb is an effective platform for training health professionals to be minimally proficient in the gold standard treatment for insomnia disorder.