Sleep, Well-Being, and Quality of Life Within the Health Belief Model: A Pilot Study on Brainspotting
Abstract/Description/Artist Statement
Problem: Insufficient sleep is associated with adverse mental health outcomes, cardiometabolic disease, and increased mortality, making it a significant public health concern. Psychotherapy is considered a first-line treatment for insufficient sleep. Brainspotting (BSP) psychotherapy has shown promise in reducing subjective distress compared to other therapeutic approaches; however, empirical research on BSP remains limited.
Purpose: This pilot pre–posttest study examined sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life in an intervention group (BSP) and comparison group.
Research Questions: (1) What relationships exist among sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life at baseline? (2) Do sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life differ following participation in BSP therapy?
Methods: A convenience sample (N = 20) was recruited over five months from a remote outpatient private mental health practice in Central Virginia. The provider is a psychiatric nurse practitioner certified in BSP. Eligibility included adults who were psychiatrically stable (not suicidal, homicidal, paranoid, hallucinating, or delusional), stabilized on medication, without acute emotional distress, unstable neurological or brain injury, or concurrent trauma-focused therapy, and proficient in English.
Results: A statistically significant inverse relationship was identified, with participants reporting higher well-being and quality of life endorsing fewer perceived barriers to care. An increase in sleep quality was found in those who participated in BSP versus those that did not.
Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that screening for quality of life may help identify individuals at risk for treatment barriers. Further research on BSP and its impact on sleep may be warranted.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Kathie Zimbro, PhD, RN.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Email
kzimbro@odu.edu
Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department
Nursing
College/School Affiliation
Ellmer School of Nursing
Student Level Group
Graduate/Professional
Presentation Type
Poster
Sleep, Well-Being, and Quality of Life Within the Health Belief Model: A Pilot Study on Brainspotting
Problem: Insufficient sleep is associated with adverse mental health outcomes, cardiometabolic disease, and increased mortality, making it a significant public health concern. Psychotherapy is considered a first-line treatment for insufficient sleep. Brainspotting (BSP) psychotherapy has shown promise in reducing subjective distress compared to other therapeutic approaches; however, empirical research on BSP remains limited.
Purpose: This pilot pre–posttest study examined sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life in an intervention group (BSP) and comparison group.
Research Questions: (1) What relationships exist among sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life at baseline? (2) Do sleep quality, general well-being, and quality of life differ following participation in BSP therapy?
Methods: A convenience sample (N = 20) was recruited over five months from a remote outpatient private mental health practice in Central Virginia. The provider is a psychiatric nurse practitioner certified in BSP. Eligibility included adults who were psychiatrically stable (not suicidal, homicidal, paranoid, hallucinating, or delusional), stabilized on medication, without acute emotional distress, unstable neurological or brain injury, or concurrent trauma-focused therapy, and proficient in English.
Results: A statistically significant inverse relationship was identified, with participants reporting higher well-being and quality of life endorsing fewer perceived barriers to care. An increase in sleep quality was found in those who participated in BSP versus those that did not.
Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that screening for quality of life may help identify individuals at risk for treatment barriers. Further research on BSP and its impact on sleep may be warranted.