Behavioral treatment a probable cure for insomnia | 
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine proposes short behavioral treatment as a cure for insomnia. According to the research findings, older people suffering from chronic cases of insomnia will greatly benefit from such a treatment.
79 elderly people were asked to participate in the study by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dr. Daniel J. Buysse. The study participants, averaging 71.7 years of age, all suffer from common comorbidities and chronic insomnia. Random selection of participants was undertaken to split the group. One group received behavioral instructions through phone call and direct intervention, while the other was given printed material.
The study reveals better results being obtained from the group that received phone call and direct intervention. The researchers recommend future studies be undertaken in training nurses and other health care professionals in the practice of behavioral treatment for insomnia, as well as to study the implications of such treatment as signified by symptoms, functionality and health care dependence.
Source: doctorslounge.com
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