The effects of an intervention group with the support of non-pharmacological Chinese medicine on older Chinese adults with insomnia: A pilot study

Kai Fong Chan; Petrus Ng; Ka Ying Ng

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The effects of an intervention group with the support of non-pharmacological Chinese medicine on older Chinese adults with insomnia: A pilot study

Kai Fong Chan^*, Petrus Ng, Ka Ying Ng

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Academy of Wellness and Human Development

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This article reports a pilot study on an intervention group which integrated behavioral treatment and non-pharmacological Chinese medicine to reduce the problem of insomnia for older Chinese adults. Findings showed that the six-session group intervention was effective. The highlight of each session was presented and implications for social work practice discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	791-803+832+835+838+841
Number of pages	17
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	49
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872806069083
Publication status	Published - Nov 2006

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Behavioral treatment
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Elderly group insomnia

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