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Is Mindfulness-Based Therapy Effective In Increasing Total Sleep Time In Adults?, Johanna F. Detwiler
Is Mindfulness-Based Therapy Effective In Increasing Total Sleep Time In Adults?, Johanna F. Detwiler
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective evidence based medicine review is to determine whether or not mindfulness-based therapy is effective in increasing total sleep time in adults.
Study design: Review of three randomized controlled trials published in 2011, 2014 and 2015, all English language.
Data source-The three randomized controlled trials that were used in this review were found using PubMed.
Outcomes measured: Total sleep time, sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, number of awakenings, time in bed, subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medications, and daytime dysfunction were …
Is Suvorexant (Belsomra) Effective In Reducing Wakefulness After Sleep Onset In Healthy Patients Diagnosed With Insomnia?, Danielle Hart
Is Suvorexant (Belsomra) Effective In Reducing Wakefulness After Sleep Onset In Healthy Patients Diagnosed With Insomnia?, Danielle Hart
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine if Suvorexant (Belsomra) is effective in reducing wakefulness after sleep onset in healthy patients diagnosed with insomnia that are 18 years old or older.
STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three published, randomized controlled trials (doubleblind, placebo-controlled) between 2012-2014, all English.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized controlled trials published between 2012-2014 were found using PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Polysymnography, psychomotor performance test, PSG measurements of sleep, visual scoring, efficacy assessed with an electronic diary, Sheehan Disability Scale, vitals, EKGs, PE, MVAV questionnaire, QIDS-SR to assess mood, Tyler Withdrawal …