CBT-I CBT-I Treatment Outcomes & Research Evidence

Question 1

Which organizations have endorsed CBT-I as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia in adults?

Accepted Answer

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American College of Physicians (ACP)

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American Heart Association only

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World Health Organization only

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National Institutes of Health only

Question 2

Compared to sleep medication, CBT-I demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Similar short-term and superior long-term effects with maintained gains after treatment ends

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Faster short-term effects but equal long-term effects

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Inferior effects at all time points

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Benefits limited to sleep onset insomnia only

Question 3

The typical response rate for CBT-I in randomized controlled trials is approximately:

Accepted Answer

70-80%

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20-30%

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50-60%

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95-100%

Question 4

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) clinical response is defined as a reduction of at least how many points?

Accepted Answer

6 points

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2 points

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10 points

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15 points

Question 5

Which component of CBT-I has the strongest evidence base as a standalone intervention?

Accepted Answer

Stimulus control therapy

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Sleep hygiene education

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Relaxation training

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Cognitive restructuring alone

Question 6

Sleep diary data used in CBT-I outcome measurement primarily tracks which variables?

Accepted Answer

Sleep efficiency, total sleep time, and sleep onset latency

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Polysomnography data

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Actigraphy movement counts

Answer

Cortisol awakening response