Members of the REST team have published a new meta-analysis of Z drugs in the British Medical Journal (http://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e8343). The effectiveness of newer sleeping tablets, the Z drug (or non-benzodiazepine) hypnotics has been questioned because of publication and reporting bias in previous meta-analyses and the extent of the placebo response to hypnotics. The study team…Continue Reading New meta-analysis of Z drugs published in the BMJ by REST team
Year: 2012
New study on social networking platforms for computerised CBT-I
A new study investigating how computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) can be enhanced through the use of social networking platforms was published in the British Journal of General Practice in December 2012. This qualitative study, funded by the EPSRC and conducted by members of the CaHRU team, Jo Middlemass, Dr Zowie Davy and Professor Niroshan…Continue Reading New study on social networking platforms for computerised CBT-I
National insomnia expert comments on REST project
Professor Espie commenting recently on the REST project said: “I think the REST project is a tremendous initiative. For years, sleep has been a rather neglected topic in the NHS, although GPs know full well how common a problem insomnia is in every practice! This project provides practical evidence based help, and I would encourage…Continue Reading National insomnia expert comments on REST project
First placebo controlled trial of online CBT for insomnia published
The first placebo controlled trial of online CBT for insomnia has been published in the journal Sleep. The trial, led by Professor Colin Espie of Glasgow University, showed that CBT delivered using a media-rich web application with automated support and a community forum was effective in improving sleep and daytime functioning in adults with insomnia disorder. …Continue Reading First placebo controlled trial of online CBT for insomnia published
Improving Primary Care Resources for Effective Sleep Treatment (IPCREST)
Is enough being done to help people with insomnia? Insomnia is highlighted on the BBC News. This week EMHIEC have launched a video explaining Improving Primary Care Resources for Effective Sleep Treatment (IPCREST) which is a learning program for primary care practitioners to provide better assessment and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi): the e-learning package is available at the REST…Continue Reading Improving Primary Care Resources for Effective Sleep Treatment (IPCREST)