Counselling for Chronic Insomnia in Swiss Pharmacies: A Survey Study Based on Case Vignettes.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_6691E16DC03A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Counselling for Chronic Insomnia in Swiss Pharmacies: A Survey Study Based on Case Vignettes.
Journal
Pharmacy
Author(s)
Mulder F., Löwinger D., Jenkinson S.P., Kaiser E., Scharf T., Maire M., Duss S., Bassetti C., Heinzer R., Auer R., Meyer-Massetti C.
ISSN
2226-4787 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
2226-4787
Publication state
Published
Issued date
16/06/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
11
Number
3
Pages
105
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
(1) Introduction: Chronic insomnia (CI) reduces quality of life and may trigger depression and cardiovascular diseases. The European Sleep Research Society recommends cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-I) as the first-line treatment. Because a recent study in Switzerland demonstrated that this recommendation was inconsistently followed by primary care physicians, we hypothesised that pharmacists also deviate from these guidelines. The aim of this study is to describe current treatment practices for CI recommended by pharmacists in Switzerland, compare them to guidelines and examine their attitudes towards CBT-I. (2) Methods: A structured survey was sent to all the members of the Swiss Pharmacists Association, containing three clinical vignettes describing typical CI pharmacy clients. Treatments had to be prioritised. The prevalence of CI, and the pharmacists' knowledge and interest in CBT-I were assessed. (3) Results: Of 1523 pharmacies, 123 pharmacists (8%) completed the survey. Despite large variations, valerian (96%), relaxation therapy (94%) and other phytotherapies (85%) were most recommended. Although most pharmacists did not know about CBT-I (72%) and only 10% had recommended it, most were very interested (64%) in education. Missing financial compensation hampers the recommendation of CBT-I. (4) Conclusions: Contrary to existing European guidelines, community pharmacists in Switzerland mostly recommended valerian, relaxation therapy and other phytotherapies for treating CI. This might be connected to the client's expectation of pharmacy services, e.g., medication dispensing. While pharmacists recommend sleep hygiene regularly, most did not know of CBT-I as an overarching concept but were willing to learn. Future studies should test the effects of dedicated training about CI and changes in the financial compensation for counselling for CI in pharmacies.
Keywords
cognitive behavioural therapy, insomnia, sleep, sleep disorder, sleep hygiene, survey study
Pubmed
Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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14/12/2023 8:13
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