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Title: The effects of an intervention group with the support of non-pharmacological Chinese medicine on older Chinese adults with insomnia: A pilot study
Authors: Chan, Kai-Fong 
Prof. NG Yat-nam, Petrus 
Ng, Ka-Ying 
Issue Date: 2006
Source: International Social Work, 2006, vol. 49(6), pp. 791-803.
Journal: International Social Work 
Abstract: English 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. French Cet article présente les résultats d'un projet pilote en intervention de groupe, mené pour répondre aux problèmes d'insomnie de la population âgée de Hong Kong. Ce projet a fait appel à des traitements comportementaux et à la pharmacopée traditionnelle chinoise. Les résultats indiquent que les interventions de groupe ont été concluantes. On aborde également les implications pour le travail social en Chine et ailleurs. Spanish Se informa sobre un estudio piloto de una intervención de grupo para tratar los problemas de insomnio entre personas mayores en Hong Kong. Esta intervención integra los tratamientos de conducta y medicina china no farmacológica. Los resultados sugieren que la intervención de grupo fue efectiva. Se exponen las implicaciones para el trabajo social en China y en otros lugares.
Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Article
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/10659
ISSN: 0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI: 10.1177/0020872806069083
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