Barriers and facilitators to implementing a stepped care cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia in cancer patients: a qualitative study.

Josée SavardCatherine FilionMarie-Pierre GagnonAude Caplette-GingrasLynda BélangerCharles M Morin

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

This qualitative study confirms the need to better address insomnia in routine cancer care and suggests that, while some barriers were mentioned, the implementation of a stepped care CBT-I is feasible. Keys to a successful implementation include accessibility, training, inclusion of stakeholders in the process, and ensuring that they are supported throughout the implementation.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
primary care
palliative care
study protocol
sleep quality
pain management
randomized controlled trial
clinical practice
affordable care act
depressive symptoms