Integration of behavioral and relaxation approaches into the treatment of chronic pain and insomnia

Article Abstract:

There is considerable evidence that some behavioral techniques for relaxing are effective in reducing pain and improving sleep. The evidence was gathered from the medical literature and reviewed by a 12-member panel with input from 23 experts during a public conference. Relaxation appears to be very effective in reducing pain in a variety of medical conditions and hypnosis is strongly associated with pain relief in cancer patients. There is some evidence that biofeedback and cognitive-behavioral therapy are effective in relieving pain. The evidence for the use of these techniques in the treatment of insomnia is less conclusive.

Health aspects, Intractable pain, Meditation, Biofeedback training, Biofeedback, Relaxation, Relaxation (Psychology), Hypnotism, Hypnosis

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Behavioral and Pharmacological Therapies for Late-Life Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Behavioral treatment of insomnia in the elderly appears to be as effective as drug treatment and may last longer. Researchers randomly assigned 78 adults 55 years old or older to receive cognitive-behavior therapy, a sleeping pill called temazepam, both behavior therapy and the drug, or a placebo. The three groups who received some kind of active treatment were better able to sleep than those who received a placebo. Behavior therapy and the drug were slightly better than either alone. However, behavior therapy was more likely to last after the treatment ended.

Evaluation, Behavior therapy, Temazepam

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Cognitive behavioral therapy vs. zopiclone for treatment of chronic primary insomnia in older adults: A randomized controlled trial

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A study was conducted to examine short- and long-term clinical efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacological treatment in older adults experiencing chronic primary insomnia. The results reveal that interventions based on CBT are superior to zopiclone treatment both in short- and long-term management of insomnia in older adults.

United States, Drug therapy, Comparative analysis, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Cognitive therapy

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