Randomized trial of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for insomnia in breast cancer survivors.
@article{Epstein2007RandomizedTO,
title={Randomized trial of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for insomnia in breast cancer survivors.},
author={Dana Epstein and Shannon Ruff Dirksen},
journal={Oncology nursing forum},
year={2007},
volume={34 5},
pages={
E51-9
}
}PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES
To determine the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for treating insomnia in breast cancer survivors.
DESIGN
Randomized controlled trial.
SETTING
University and medical center settings.
SAMPLE
72 women at least three months after primary treatment for breast cancer with sleep-onset or sleep maintenance insomnia at least three nights per week for at least three months as determined through daily sleep diaries.
METHODS
Random assignment to a multicomponent…
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