Research Evaluating Brief Behavioral Sleep Treatments for Rural Elderly (RESTORE): a preliminary examination of effectiveness.
OBJECTIVE
To test the effectiveness of brief behavioral intervention for insomnia in rural elderly.


METHODS
Twenty older insomniacs (> or =65 years of age) were randomly assigned to sleep hygiene education (SHE; N = 9) or multicomponent behavioral treatment (MBT; N = 11). Rural care providers individually administered treatment (two in-person sessions/two telephone follow-ups). Training involved a two-day workshop.


RESULTS
At posttreatment, 10 MBT participants no longer met criteria for insomnia compared to 3 SHE participants.


CONCLUSIONS
Brief behavioral intervention for late-life insomnia can be quickly taught and effectively delivered by "real-world" care providers in rural primary care settings.
McCrae
Christina S
CS
Department of Clinica and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0165, USA. csmccrae@phhp.ufl.edu
McGovern
Rene
R
Lukefahr
Robin
R
Stripling
Ashley M
AM
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012424:Rural Population; D007319:Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome