Chronic Insomnia Disorder is the second most common sleep disorder, with a clinically significant prevalence of approximately 10–16% among adults (Bassetti et al., 2025; Spiegelhalder et al., 2026). Insomnia is characterized by the subjective perception of experiencing problems with sleep quality and duration. In particular, it involves persistent difficulties in initiating and/or maintaining sleep and/or early morning awakenings (Riemann et al., 2015; Ficca & Fabbri, 2019). In addition to nocturnal symptoms, Insomnia is characterized by daytime difficulties, resulting in a negative impact on the individual’s daily functioning across different areas, including social, occupational, and academic functioning (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, AASM, 2023). According to international European and American guidelines, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the treatment of choice and the first-line intervention for chronic Insomnia (Riemann et al., 2023; Edinger et al., 2021). The literature has demonstrated the efficacy of both individual and group CBT-I protocols, in the short and long term (Riemann et al., 2023; Van Der Zweerde et al., 2019; Castronovo et al., 2018). Stepped Care Models (SCMs) propose a three-level pyramid of CBT-I interventions. Individual therapy is offered to patients who do not respond to the treatments provided at the previous levels, namely group therapy and self-help interventions (Baglioni et al., 2023). The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of a combined individual and group CBT-I protocol. The adoption of this protocol is intended to optimize the use of resources within clinical services, allowing a greater number of patients to be involved through group-based treatment, while ensuring greater opportunities for personalization and treatment adherence through individual sessions.
Il Disturbo da Insonnia cronica è il secondo Disturbo del sonno più frequente, con una prevalenza clinicamente significativa intorno al 10-16% negli adulti (Bassetti et al., 2025; Spiegelhalder et al. 2026). L’Insonnia si caratterizza per la percezione soggettiva di soffrire di problemi circa la qualità e la durata del proprio sonno, in particolare si riscontrano difficoltà persistenti nell’iniziare e/o nel mantenere il sonno, e/o con risvegli precoci al mattino (Riemann et al., 2015; Ficca & Fabbri, 2019). Oltre ai sintomi notturni, l’Insonnia si caratterizza per difficoltà diurne con un conseguente impatto negativo sul funzionamento quotidiano dell’individuo nelle sue diverse aree: sociale, lavorativa e accademica (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, AASM, 2023). Secondo Linee Guida Internazionali Europee e Americane la Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamentale per l’Insonnia (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia; CBT-I) è il trattamento d’eccellenza e la prima linea di intervento per trattare l’Insonnia cronica (Riemann et al., 2023; Edinger et al., 2021). In letteratura, è descritta l’efficacia di protocolli di CBT-I individuali e di gruppo, nel breve e nel lungo termine (Riemann et al., 2023; Van Der Zweerde et al., 2019; Castronovo et al., 2018). I Modelli di cure a gradini (Stepped Care Model, SCM) propongono una piramide di terapie CBT-I suddivisa in tre livelli. Alla terapia individuale accedono tutti quei pazienti che non rispondono ai precedenti trattamenti proposti: terapia di gruppo e interventi di auto-aiuto (Baglioni et al., 2023). Il seguente elaborato mira a testare l’efficacia di un protocollo di CBT-I combinato individuale e di gruppo. L’adozione del seguente protocollo mira ad ottimizzare l’impiego delle risorse a livello dei servizi clinici, consentendo il coinvolgimento di un numero maggiore di pazienti attraverso il gruppo, e garantendo una maggior riuscita nella personalizzazione e nell’aderenza all’intervento attraverso gli incontri individuali.
Efficacia di un Protocollo Combinato di Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamentale per l’Insonnia (CBT-I) in Formato Individuale e di Gruppo: uno Studio Pilota Pre-Post Trattamento.
MONTI, VALENTINA
2025/2026
Abstract
Chronic Insomnia Disorder is the second most common sleep disorder, with a clinically significant prevalence of approximately 10–16% among adults (Bassetti et al., 2025; Spiegelhalder et al., 2026). Insomnia is characterized by the subjective perception of experiencing problems with sleep quality and duration. In particular, it involves persistent difficulties in initiating and/or maintaining sleep and/or early morning awakenings (Riemann et al., 2015; Ficca & Fabbri, 2019). In addition to nocturnal symptoms, Insomnia is characterized by daytime difficulties, resulting in a negative impact on the individual’s daily functioning across different areas, including social, occupational, and academic functioning (American Academy of Sleep Medicine, AASM, 2023). According to international European and American guidelines, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the treatment of choice and the first-line intervention for chronic Insomnia (Riemann et al., 2023; Edinger et al., 2021). The literature has demonstrated the efficacy of both individual and group CBT-I protocols, in the short and long term (Riemann et al., 2023; Van Der Zweerde et al., 2019; Castronovo et al., 2018). Stepped Care Models (SCMs) propose a three-level pyramid of CBT-I interventions. Individual therapy is offered to patients who do not respond to the treatments provided at the previous levels, namely group therapy and self-help interventions (Baglioni et al., 2023). The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of a combined individual and group CBT-I protocol. The adoption of this protocol is intended to optimize the use of resources within clinical services, allowing a greater number of patients to be involved through group-based treatment, while ensuring greater opportunities for personalization and treatment adherence through individual sessions.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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