Abstract: Background and objectives: Efforts at improving the quality of life in individuals with insomnia have been a concern for researchers in the past decades. This study determined the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy and physiotherapy on patients suffering from insomnia.

Methods: This study involved 20 participants clinically diagnosed with insomnia. They underwent cognitive behavioural therapy and physiotherapy for six weeks. Insomnia is assessed using the insomnia severity index and the data is analysed using an independent paired t test.

Results: Participants were aged 21 – 30 years. There is a significant improvement in each of the symptoms of insomnia. Before the intervention, 91.3% had insomnia and 4.3% each of subthreshold and moderate insomnia respectively while at six weeks, 95.7% had no insomnia and 4.3% had sub-threshold insomnia. All participants were poor at ISI rating before intervention while at six weeks, 82.6% rated their effectiveness as good and 17.4% rated it fair.

Conclusion: Cognitive behavioural therapy and physiotherapy significantly reduce the severity of insomnia and fatigue, and improve the quality of life and functional performance of individuals with insomnia.

Keywords: Insomnia, cognitive behavioural therapy, physiotherapy, insomnia severity index scale.

Title: EFFECT OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY ON SUBJECTS WITH INSOMNIA

Author: Saranraj Palanivel, Rajadurai.S, Arun. B, Muralidharan CK, Selvi.P, Susmitha.P, Divya Bharathi ML

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                   

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - February 2025

Page No: 1-5

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 21-January-2025