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Acupuncture for Sleep Disturbances in Post-Deployment Military Service Members: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Jane J. Abanes
  • Sheila H. Ridner
  • Mary S. Dietrich
  • Cynthia Hiers
  • Bethany Rhoten

Abstract

This RCT and mixed-methods study examined the difference between two groups receiving the following interventions: (1) brief manual standardized stress acupuncture (MSSA) combined with an abbreviated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT) versus (2) ACBT alone. Three study aims: Aim (1): Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores were analyzed using descriptive summaries, linear regression, and reliable change index (RCI). Aim (2): Journal entries were analyzed using content analysis. Aim (3): Acupuncture Expectancy Scale (AES) scores were analyzed using paired t -test and RCI. Aim (1): Both groups demonstrated similar improvements in the ISI scores ( p  = .480). Aim (2): The ACBT/MSSA group reported greater benefits in sleep and in other life areas including mental, physical, and social functioning. Aim (3): The AES showed that 21.6% had a clinically meaningful increase in expectations in the effect of acupuncture for stress ( p  = .965). The study was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04031365) at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04031365 on July 24, 2019.

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  • Jane J. Abanes & Sheila H. Ridner & Mary S. Dietrich & Cynthia Hiers & Bethany Rhoten, 2022. "Acupuncture for Sleep Disturbances in Post-Deployment Military Service Members: A Randomized Controlled Trial," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 31(2), pages 239-250, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:31:y:2022:i:2:p:239-250
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738211030602
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