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Patient self-guided interventions to reduce sedative use and improve sleep

JAMA Psychiatry

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The results of this randomized clinical trial showed that transitioning insomnia care for older adults away from long-term sedative use and toward cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can be achieved using a mailed, direct-to-patient approach. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, David M. Gardner, PharmD, MSc CH&E, email david.gardner@dal.ca.

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(10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.2731)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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