Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Sleep Hygiene Education Program for Sleep Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors

Feasibility of a Sleep Hygiene Education Program for Sleep Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors

The proposed research will assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a Sleep Hygiene Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. Participants will complete assessments related to sleep issues, participate in a Sleep Hygiene Program, and complete another assessment post-intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. diagnosed with breast cancer and not currently receiving active treatment in the form of chemotherapy or radiation therapy,
2. at least 18 years of age,
3. women
4. score > 5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
5. Participant has a smartphone that operates on the Android or Apple platform
6. Participant is able to use the Ecological Momentary Assessment application in the morning
7. functional English fluency and literacy

Exclusion Criteria:

1. self-reported history of diagnosis of co-morbidities that have been associated with poor sleep and fatigue: chronic insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, unstable heart, lung, or neuromuscular disease, insulin-dependent diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic oral steroid therapy, and night-shift employment.
2. Currently taking a pharmacological sleep aide