Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia in youth with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study

Olsson, NC (通讯作者),Karolinska Inst, Dept Clin Neurosci, Ctr Psychiat Res, Liljeholmstorget 7, S-11763 Stockholm, Sweden.;Olsson, NC (通讯作者),Stockholm Hlth Care Serv, Liljeholmstorget 7, S-11763 Stockholm, Sweden.
2022-9
Adolescents with ASD often suffer from sleep disorders affecting their development and quality of life. Research concerning psychological treatment of insomnia in this population is scarce. The objective of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of internet-delivered CBT for insomnia (iCBT-I) and the participants' experiences after completing the treatment. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Six adolescents with ASD and insomnia, aged 13 to 17, participated in the study. The results of the qualitative investigation showed general satisfaction with the iCBT-I. The participants experienced both better sleep and insights into their sleep patterns. Thematic analysis revealed five themes: experience of the structure of the treatment, treatment content, experienced outcomes, experienced difficulties, and suggested improvements. The results indicate the need for additional support for some participants and suggest distinct recommendations for further studies. The quantitative investigation showed large reductions in insomnia symptoms indicating the feasibility of the treatment in this population. The findings suggest promising results, but more studies are needed to define the efficacy of iCBT-I for adolescents with ASD.
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
卷号:29
收录类别:SCIE
语种
英语
来源机构
Stockholm County Council; Karolinska Institutet; Linkoping University; Stockholm University
被引频次(WOS)
0
被引频次(其他)
0
180天使用计数
3
2013以来使用计数
3
EISSN
2214-7829
出版年
2022-9
DOI
10.1016/j.invent.2022.100548
学科领域
循证公共卫生
关键词
Autism spectrum disorder Evidence-based intervention Internet-delivered Psychiatry Sleep disorders Insomnia
WOS学科分类
Psychology, Clinical Health Care Sciences & Services Medical Informatics Psychiatry