CBT-I Group Therapy & Digital Delivery Flashcards

Which digital CBT-I program has one of the most substantial evidence bases from multiple RCTs?

Answer: Sleepio

Sleepio is one of the most extensively researched digital CBT-I programs, with multiple RCTs demonstrating its efficacy.

The primary barrier to accessing in-person CBT-I that digital delivery addresses is:

Answer: Shortage of trained CBT-I therapists and geographic or logistical access barriers

There are far more patients needing CBT-I than trained providers available, and dCBT-I extends reach to rural and underserved populations.

When comparing telehealth-delivered individual CBT-I to in-person CBT-I, research shows:

Answer: Comparable outcomes with high patient satisfaction

Research demonstrates that video-based CBT-I produces outcomes equivalent to in-person delivery, expanding access without compromising quality.

Engagement and adherence in dCBT-I programs is most commonly improved by:

Answer: Personalized feedback, reminders, and gamification features

Personalized automated feedback, push notifications, progress tracking, and gamification elements improve user engagement in digital CBT-I platforms.

Group CBT-I delivered via telehealth requires particular attention to:

Answer: Privacy and confidentiality, technical setup, and managing group dynamics virtually

Telehealth group delivery requires addressing privacy concerns with multiple participants, ensuring reliable technology access, and adapting facilitation for virtual group dynamics.

Self-help CBT-I delivered via bibliotherapy (written materials) has shown:

Answer: Modest but significant improvements, particularly for mild-to-moderate insomnia

Bibliotherapy-based CBT-I produces meaningful improvements in insomnia, though effect sizes are typically smaller than therapist-guided delivery.