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Increasing Adherence To Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatments With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$290,730.00
Summary
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder affecting approximately 4% of men and 2% of women in the community. Treatment consists of using a device, such as either Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) (the gold standard treatment) or a Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) of which both are effective in reducing the cardiovascular risk of OSA. However many individuals do not even take the prescribed treatments home, and many stop using them within the first week or month for a ....Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder affecting approximately 4% of men and 2% of women in the community. Treatment consists of using a device, such as either Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) (the gold standard treatment) or a Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) of which both are effective in reducing the cardiovascular risk of OSA. However many individuals do not even take the prescribed treatments home, and many stop using them within the first week or month for a variety of reported physiological reasons including no reduction in daytime somnolence or jaw pain. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an intervention which has been used successfully to treat a range of chronic medical conditions with a proven track record in insomnia. From recent preliminary data on patients undergoing CPAP treatment we have overwhelming evidence showing the effectiveness of a CBT intervention which significantly increased the probability of taking the CPAP machine home, using it more frequently and longer (>4 hours each night) by up to 6.9 times at 28 days. The aim of this project is to compare the benefits of a CBT intervention in improving adherence and compliance in OSA sufferers using either CPAP or MAS.Read moreRead less
Researching Effective Sleep Treatments (Project REST): A Partner-Assisted Intervention To Improve Adherence In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Insomnia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,130,307.00
Summary
Insomnia is highly prevalent and predicts many other mental and physical problems. While very good behavioural treatments exist for insomnia, not everyone is able to comply with the difficult behaviour changes required to improve. Bed partners often influence sleep behaviours, and thus, can play a helpful role in the treatment of insomnia, if they are taught how. We will test the first intervention ever developed integrating the partner into insomnia treatment as a means of improving outcomes.
The GOOD NIGHT Project: A Sleep Intervention To Prevent Depression And Improve Cardiac Health In Adolescence
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$902,741.00
Summary
There is a pressing need for effective approaches to preventing depression during adolescence. The primary aim of the project is to assess whether a brief sleep intervention can prevent depression in vulnerable adolescents. Given that sleep interventions also encourage daytime activity, which when combined with improved sleep has potential benefits for cardiovascular health, the secondary aim is to test whether the sleep intervention improves early indicators of cardiovascular risk.
Sleep And Motherhood: Towards A Sustainable Cognitive Behavioural Program For Better Sleep And Wellbeing During Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$286,891.00
Summary
Sleep problems are common during pregnancy and postpartum periods, and are linked to poor maternal mental health and wellbeing. Cognitive behavioural sleep interventions are effective, but not currently available in routine perinatal care. This study examines the efficacy of an innovative evidence-based non-pharmacological intervention for better sleep and wellbeing, with high potential for sustainable integration with routine perinatal care.