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Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) in soldiers with Insomnia: A Pilot Study.

PB2017100422

Publication Date	2016
Page Count	23
Abstract	Insomnia is linked to impaired cognitive and immune functions, decreased quality of life, and increased accidents. Insomnia is well established in the general population both as a risk factor for and as a symptom PTSD, anxiety, and depression. CBT-I and pharmacotherapies are both efficacious treatments for the improvement of sleep. However, CBT-I is often time-consuming, requires trained clinicians or health care providers, and is not readily accessible. CBT-I requires that individuals keep a consistent daily sleep and wake schedule, which would be difficult for Service members deployed in war zones. Hypnotic drugs have undesirable side effects and are recommended primarily for a short-term use. These drugs are not ideal in a fast-paced environment with unpredictable sleeping conditions. Few data are available regarding soldiers with insomnia and no studies are available using a safe, portable device such as the CES in treatment of soldiers with insomnia. Hence, identification of insomnia and early treatment with a readily available, easy-to-use device with minimal adverse effects by military nurses and other healthcare providers can ensure timely treatment of soldiers with insomnia. This pilot study of treatment effect of CES is a first step in the development of research program with potential to assist in the management of insomnia and co-morbid conditions in soldiers.
Keywords	Electrotherapy electrotherapy stimulation Insomnia Soldiers Risk Factors Ptsd (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Quality of life Hypnotic drugs
Source Agency	TriService Nursing Research Program/Uniform Services Univ. of the Health Sciences
NTIS Subject Category	44H - Health Care Technology 57E - Clinical Medicine 57W - Stress Physiology 74 - Military Sciences
Corporate Authors	The Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, WA.; TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept., 1 Aug. 2011 - 31 March 2016.
NTIS Issue Number	201703

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) in soldiers with Insomnia: A Pilot Study.

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) in soldiers with Insomnia: A Pilot Study.
PB2017100422

Publication Date	2016
Page Count	23
Abstract	Insomnia is linked to impaired cognitive and immune functions, decreased quality of life, and increased accidents. Insomnia is well established in the general population both as a risk factor for and as a symptom PTSD, anxiety, and depression. CBT-I and pharmacotherapies are both efficacious treatments for the improvement of sleep. However, CBT-I is often time-consuming, requires trained clinicians or health care providers, and is not readily accessible. CBT-I requires that individuals keep a consistent daily sleep and wake schedule, which would be difficult for Service members deployed in war zones. Hypnotic drugs have undesirable side effects and are recommended primarily for a short-term use. These drugs are not ideal in a fast-paced environment with unpredictable sleeping conditions. Few data are available regarding soldiers with insomnia and no studies are available using a safe, portable device such as the CES in treatment of soldiers with insomnia. Hence, identification of insomnia and early treatment with a readily available, easy-to-use device with minimal adverse effects by military nurses and other healthcare providers can ensure timely treatment of soldiers with insomnia. This pilot study of treatment effect of CES is a first step in the development of research program with potential to assist in the management of insomnia and co-morbid conditions in soldiers.
Keywords	Electrotherapy electrotherapy stimulation Insomnia Soldiers Risk Factors Ptsd (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Quality of life Hypnotic drugs
Source Agency	TriService Nursing Research Program/Uniform Services Univ. of the Health Sciences
NTIS Subject Category	44H - Health Care Technology 57E - Clinical Medicine 57W - Stress Physiology 74 - Military Sciences
Corporate Authors	The Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, WA.; TriService Nursing Research Program, Bethesda, MD.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept., 1 Aug. 2011 - 31 March 2016.
NTIS Issue Number	201703