A randomized controlled pilot study of CBT-I Coach: Feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact of a mobile phone application for patients in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

作者：Koffel Erin; Kuhn Eric; Petsoulis Napoleon; Erbes Christopher R; Anders Samantha; Hoffman Julia E; Ruzek Josef I; Polusny Melissa A

来源：Health Informatics Journal, 2018, 24(1): 3-13.

DOI：10.1177/1460458216656472

• cognitive behavior therapy
• computer applications
• insomnia
• mobile devices
• psychotherapy

There has been growing interest in utilizing mobile phone applications (apps) to enhance traditional psychotherapy. Previous research has suggested that apps may facilitate patients' completion of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) tasks and potentially increase adherence. This randomized clinical trial pilot study (n=18) sought to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and potential impact on adherence and sleep outcomes related to CBT-I Coach use. All participants were engaged in CBT-I, with one group receiving the app as a supplement and one non-app group. We found that patients consistently used the app as intended, particularly the sleep diary and reminder functions. They reported that it was highly acceptable to use. Importantly, the app did not compromise or undermine benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and patients in both groups had significantly improved sleep outcomes following treatment.

• 出版日期2018-3