Telephone cognitive behavioral therapy can help adults with arthritis-related insomnia improve sleep by addressing pain-related worry, sleep habits, and nighttime routines without requiring travel to a clinic.
Essential Concepts
– Arthritis pain and insomnia can reinforce each other.
– Treatment changes sleep-related thoughts and behaviors.
– Telephone sessions can address changing pain, fatigue, and mobility limits.
– Persistent insomnia or serious health concerns require medical evaluation.