Document Type
Capstone
Abstract
Objective: To determine if combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia with Relaxation Strategies is effective on sleep disorders in military members after sustaining a traumatic brain injury or concussion(s). Methods: 17 Needs Assessment Surveys were distributed, 13 pre-surveys, 13 post-surveys, and an electronic educational session was created and distributed. The educational session was created after conducting extensive research on evidence-based practices. Methods of Analysis incorporated quantitative data to be gathered from the surveys to identify recurring themes or patterns. Participants were identified as Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants. Results: The Needs Assessment revealed very few occupational therapy professionals used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and only a small number of them were familiar with it. Some professionals used relaxation training with their patients. Overall, the survey indicated a need for the training. A measurable positive difference was anticipated through the presentation of a research-based analysis and interpretation of the participant survey completed by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants after watching an educational session. The overall interpretation of post-survey results are as follows: The post-survey provided significant data showing a high confidence rate. Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants strongly agree that OTs use CBT-I for pts with sleep challenges, a high confidence rate they strongly agree they are aware of Relaxation Strategies that help improve sleep, a high confidence rate they strongly agree they know the main concepts of CBT-I, a high confidence rate they strongly agree their awareness of interviewing questions for sleep to incorporate into the Occupational profile, and a high confidence rate they strongly agree they are comfortable discussing sleep challenges with their patients.
Publication Date
4-24-2021
Recommended Citation
Gallegos, Tamatha A., "The Effects of Combining Relaxation Strategies with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Sleep, in Service Members with a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" (2021). MOT Student Capstones. 65.
https://riches.cabarruscollege.edu/mot-student-capstones/65
