Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
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Department of Clinical Psychology Al Mashfa Psychiatric Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

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• Research Article   
  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia in the Arab World: A Systematic Review
  Author(s): Doaa El Basiouny*, Hana I Habib and Ahmed Gharib
  
  Background: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first line treatment of insomnia. However, there is limited research in the Arab countries that has assessed its efficacy with Arabic speakers, particularly in targeting sleep habits, behaviours, and thoughts related to Arab culture. The aim of this work is to review the empirical studies that assessed the effectiveness of CBT-I in Arab countries and address the research and clinical practice limitations. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The Ovid interface was utilized to search the Midline and PsycINFO databases from January to the end of March 2023. Google Scholar was further used for retrieval of other relevant searches. Appropriate search terms were used to gather studies that examined the efficacy of CBT-I in Arabic countries.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0277.23.12.478

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