Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Review of the Literature

Frontiers in Psychology

Debora Aricò¹ 

关键词: breast cancer survivors;    cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia;    health-related quality of life;    insomnia;    mood;    oncology;    review;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01162

学科分类：心理学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in patients with breast cancer and studies show a higher frequency than in the general population but it appears to be understudied and the treatment seems to be a neglected problem. There is a growing body of evidence about the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in breast cancer survivors (BCS). The aim of this review is to examine the best available scientific evidence related to CBT-I and insomnia in patients with breast cancer and to assess the effect of CBT-I on their psychosocial functioning, sleep, quality of life, and mood.

【 授权许可】

CC BY