Archives of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Efficacy of brief behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia in older adults.
Chronic insomnia is a common health problem with substantial consequences in older adults. Cognitive behavioral treatments are efficacious but not widely available. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) vs an information control (IC) condition. ⋯ We found that BBTI is a simple, efficacious, and durable intervention for chronic insomnia in older adults that has potential for dissemination across medical settings.