eHealth-Based Psychosocial Interventions for Adults With Insomnia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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- Deng W, M J J van der Kleij R, Shen H, Wei J, Brakema EA, Guldemond N, Song X, Li X, van Tol MJ, Aleman A, Chavannes NH
- Journal
- J Med Internet Res
- Year
- 2023
- Citations
- 14
TL;DR
Online or app-based psychosocial interventions are highly effective at reducing insomnia severity and improving sleep quality, especially if they include guidance from a human therapist, making them a promising and accessible option for self-experimenters.
What they tested
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effectiveness of a broad category of "eHealth-based psychosocial interventions" designed to treat insomnia in adults. These interventions leverage digital technologies to deliver therapeutic content and support.
The specific types of interventions included were diverse, encompassing:
**Computer-assisted programs:** Delivered via websites, email, or video chat rooms.
**Mobile phone-delivered programs:** Utilising smartphone apps, SMS text messages, or phone calls.
**Telemedicine:** Remote health services delivered through information and communication technologies.
**Digital games and tablets:** Interventions delivered through these platforms.
The core of these interventions typically involved psychosocial