Log in and breathe out: internet-based recovery training for sleepless employees with work-related strain: results of a randomized controlled trial

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Objectives The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate the efficacy of a guided internet-based recovery training for employees who suffer from both work-related strain and sleep problems (GET.ON Recovery). The recovery training consisted of six lessons, employing well-established methods from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) such as sleep restriction, stimulus control, and hygiene interventions as well as techniques targeted at reducing rumination and promoting recreational activities. Methods In a two-arm RCT (N=128), the effects of GET.ON Recovery were compared to a waitlist-control condition (WLC) on the basis of intention-to-treat analyses. German teachers with clinical insomnia complaints (Insomnia Severity Index =15) and work-related rumination (Irritation Scale, cognitive irritation subscale =15) were included. The primary outcome measure was insomnia severity. Results Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed that, compared to the WLC, insomnia severity of the intervention group decreased significantly stronger (F=74.11, P<0.001) with a d=1.45 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.06–1.84] The number needed to treat (NNT) was <2 for reliable change and NNT <4 for reduction in expert-rated diagnosis of primary insomnia. Conclusion The training significantly reduces sleep problems and fosters mental detachment from work and recreational behavior among adult stressed employees at post-test and 6-months follow up. Given the low threshold access this training could reach out to a large group of stressed employees when results are replicated in other studies.

Original languageEnglish
JournalScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health
Volume41
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)164-174
Number of pages11
ISSN0355-3140
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Publication statusPublished - 03.2015

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© 2015, Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health. All rights reserved.

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  • Health sciences - CBT-I, cognitive behavioral therapy for insimnia, Guided self-help, insomnia, internet, internet-based training, occupational health, online, randomized controlled trial, recovery training, recreation, sleepless, sleepless employees, stress, teacher
  • Psychology

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