Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) in Patients With Comorbid Somatic Disease and Insomnia

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) in Patients With Somatic Disease

Insomnia is common with co-morbid somatic disease, e.g. rheumatic disease, cancer, heart and lung disease or gastrointestinal disorders. Pain, breathing difficulties and other symptoms of disease can worsen sleep problems and cause insomnia. In turn, insomnia may aggravate pain, fatigue and reduce quality of life in patients with somatic disorders. This project aims to evaluate a course offered to patients with insomnia and somatic disease at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. The course is based on cognitive behavioral therapy, a documented treatment for insomnia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women over 18 years with insomnia and co-morbid somatic disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to provide informed consent
• Unable to read and/or understand Norwegian
• Unable to complete a survey
• Severe mental disorder, e.g. schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
• Mental retardation or dementia
• Known substance abuse
• Sleep disorders, e.g. narcolepsy or hypersomnia