Key result
Psychological interventions such as CBT and mindfulness improve sleep quality in cardiac patients.
Why the study?
Sleep deprivation may increase cardiovascular events, and the study aimed to identify the role of psychological interventions in promoting sleep for cardiac patients.
Do psychological interventions improve sleep quality in cardiac patients?
Do psychological interventions improve sleep quality in cardiac patients?
Psychological interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, are effective in improving sleep quality among cardiac patients.
Supports adjunctive psychological interventions for sleep in cardiac patients; leaves open need for RCTs on durability and outcomes.
Background: Sleep deprivation may increase the cardiovascular events. The possible mechanisms related to cardiovascular disease and insomnia may be related to neurochemicals changes. Psychological intervention helps in promoting sleep by modifying habitual behaviors and promoting necessary lifestyle changes. The aim of this study was identifying the role of psychological intervention for promoting sleep for cardiac patients. Methods: A review was done of six articles related to randomized controlled trial related to psychological intervention. Literature was search from 2020 to 2025 to identify relevant studies. Insomnia Severity Index, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality was most repeatedly used tool and Cognitive behaviour therapy was most preferred intervention. Results: Cognitive behaviour therapy, Sleep hygiene, Mindfulness meditation, Progressive muscle relaxation technique, Supportive psychotherapy are found effective psychological intervention. Conclusions: Psychological interventions address an individual’s psychological and emotional symptoms, helping to restore motivation, reduce anxiety, and enhance self-esteem, all of which contribute to improved sleep quality.
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Karmacharya et al. (2025) conducted a review in Cardiac patients with sleep issues. Psychological interventions (e.g., Cognitive behaviour therapy, Mindfulness meditation) was evaluated on Sleep quality. Psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation, were found to be effective in improving sleep quality among cardiac patients.
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