The Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention Based on Self-help for Sleep Hygiene Promotion on Patients With Insomnia

The Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention Based on Self-help for Sleep Hygiene Promotion on Employees of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

This plan will be implemented on the staff of the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences. The Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire will be used to screen for insomnia and low sleep health. This questionnaire is provided online to the staff through communication channels such as telegrams to help people who are interested in participating in this research. Individuals who scored more than 8 were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups and completed the Insomnia Index Index. The intervention group will then receive an app-based educational intervention designed to improve sleep hygiene. Control group: Participants in the control group perform routine activities. The intervention and control group will fill out the relevant questionnaire one and three and six months after the completion of the training to assess the impact of the intervention online.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical level of Insomnia (more than 10 on ISI)
• Meets criteria for Insomnia according to DSM-IV-TR
• Enough language skills
• Have access to an Android smartphone or a desktop computer with Internet access
• Participants will be required to sign an informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled medical condition suspected to interfere with sleep or requiring immediate treatment outside of the study
• Alcohol/drugs abuse
• Participation in other trials concurrently
• pregnancy
• having children under 2 years old
• Not having an internet-connected computer, cellular phone or tablet
• Working night shifts
• Somatic or psychiatric conditions requiring acute care