JMIR research protocols
Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions to Address Insomnia Symptoms and Poor Sleep Quality Among People With HIV: Protocol for a Scoping Review
By Weinstein ER, Linder MJ, Liu JY and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
HIV-related research has increasingly focused on addressing long-term comorbidities affecting health-related quality of life for people with HIV. Sleep-related conditions, such as insomnia, are highly prevalent among people with HIV and are associated with a variety of health challenges, including immune dysregulation, increased mental health burden, and reduced antiretroviral therapy adherence. Although there are several evidence-based pharmacological (eg, hypnotics) and nonpharmacological interventions (eg, cognitive behavioral therapy) to treat insomnia, few have been specifically tested among people with HIV.
Objective
The objective of this scoping review is to characterize the current state of the field regarding pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for treating insomnia symptoms and poor sleep quality among adults (aged 18 years or older) with HIV.