Psychological Treatment of Reported Sleep Difficulties in Intellectually Disabled Adults Using a Multiple Baseline Design and Research Portfolio

Gunning, Michael J (1998) Psychological Treatment of Reported Sleep Difficulties in Intellectually Disabled Adults Using a Multiple Baseline Design and Research Portfolio. D Clin Psy thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

The study of sleep problems and treatment of sleep problems has advanced in recent decades although many areas of the sleep process and function remain disputed. However, the advancement of sleep research is unparalleled in the area of intellectual disability. This paper reviews the available literature on sleep and treatment of sleep problems in people with an intellectual disability alongside relevant research using other client groups. Studies indicate that sleeping problems are commonplace in adults with an intellectual disability. Their disability appears to make the impact of sleeping problems more severe with a number of daytime correlates. However, preliminary evidence, backed by evidence from other client groups indicates that a psychological treatment of their sleeping problems is an efficacious one. The author suggests that this group may be particularly well served by targeting sleeping problems.

• Item Type: Thesis (D Clin Psy)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Additional Information: Adviser: Colin Espie
• Keywords: Clinical psychology, Disability studies
• Date of Award: 1998
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1998-74509
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2019 18:02
• Last Modified: 27 Sep 2019 18:02
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/74509