Comparing the effectiveness of desensitization through eye movement and reprocessing with cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on sleep quality in people with primary insomnia

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1 Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.

2 Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.(Corresponding author)

3 Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran

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The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of desensitization through eye movement and reprocessing with cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on sleep quality in individuals with Primary insomnia. The statistical population of this study included all individuals suffering from Primary insomnia who sought treatment at private psychiatric clinic and the comprehensive health service centre of the Prophet (PBUH) between December2022 and march 2023. The sample size was determined using Cohen's table, resulting in 48 participants (16 in each group), who were randomly selected and assigned to two experimental groups and one control group. The research data collection tools included the Petersburg Sleep Quality Questionnaire (1989). Mixed ANOVA analysis, post-experience tests, and version 26 of SPSS software were used for data analysis. The results indicated that desensitization treatment programs through eye movement and reprocessing, as well as cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, are effective in improving sleep quality in individuals with Primary insomnia. Furthermore, there was no significant difference between the two treatments in improving the research variables. Therefore, it is recommended that therapists in the field of sleep disorders consider utilizing both treatments to address this disorder.

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Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences
Volume 67, Issue 6
January and February 2025
Pages 1656-1667

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