Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 7868 792050
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 7868 792050
Maryam Talebi
Faculty of Humanities,
Tehran
West Indies
Research Article
Application of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Comparison of CPAP Therapy and CBT on the Executive Functions of the Brain
Author(s): Maryam Talebi, Kazem Rasoolzadeh Tabatabaye and Ensiye VahediMaryam Talebi, Kazem Rasoolzadeh Tabatabaye and Ensiye Vahedi
Purpose: Sleep apnea disorder brings about negative effects to the quality of life of the people involved. Debilitation of cognitive functioning is one of the consequences of this condition. Scant researches have been carried out to explore the efficacy of cognitive therapy on mitigating clinical symptoms and cognitive functions of the brain. The novelty of the present study is in combining cognitive method and medical treatment. This research aims to compare the effectiveness of continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy and cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) on improving mental cognitive functions in patients with sleep apnea.
Methods: The study population included all patients referred to the Bahar Sleep Disorders Clinic in Tehran, Iran. The sample consisted of 45 people who were randomly placed into three groups of 15 people (CPAP.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0277.1000263