Kenneth L. Lichstein|Forrest Scogin|Stephen J. Thomas|Elizabeth A. DiNapoli|Haley R. Dillon|Anna C. McFadden
Telehealth Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Co?Occurring Insomnia and Depression Symptoms in Older Adults
University of Alabama|University of Alabama|University of Alabama|University of Alabama|University of Alabama|University of Alabama
objective telehealth proven effective wide range disorders paucity data use telehealth using cognitivebehavior therapy cbt latelife insomnia depression pilot study designed examine feasibility effectiveness using telehealth treat older adults comorbid insomnia depression living rural alabama method five patients received 10 sessions cbt insomnia depression patients engaged treatment via skype primary care physicians office assessments conducted baseline posttreatment 2month followup results patients exhibited clinically significant improvement insomnia sleep diaries insomnia severity index depression hamilton rating scale depression posttreatment gains well maintained 2month followup conclusions preliminary data suggest telehealth may effective means providing treatment older adults including underserved populations