Jonas Appelberg Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Disorders, Depressive disorders
Department of Health Sciences, Research & Development, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden
Jonas Appelberg is a Senior Lecturer, Biomedical Analyst, Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden and Department of Research& Development, Västernorrland County Council, Sundsvall, Sweden.His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Mats Jong, Karin Ljadas , Erling Englund , Miek C Jong and Jonas Appelberg
Background: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is basically the only evidence based treatment both in short- as well as long term treatment of insomnia. Previous studies suggest that massage may have a role in initiating sleep and relaxation. This pilot study investigated the feasibility and effects of tactile massage (TM) and nurse led sleep counselling (SC) in the treatment of primary insomnia. Method: Thirty women with primary insomnia were randomized into three different groups: TM, SC or ‘care as usual’ (CAU) followed by a six weeks intervention period. view moreĀ»