Delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) in primary care within the Veterans Health Administration: A preliminary report on clinician-perceived barriers and benefits.
J Clin Sleep Med May 22, 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s44470-026-00073-z (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractClinicians in the Veterans Health Administration primary care setting perceive both barriers and benefits to delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N). Reported barriers include limited time, competing demands, and lack of training, while benefits include improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. The findings suggest that while CBT-N is valued, implementation challenges need addressing to increase its use in primary care.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Preliminary report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration primary care |
| Intervention | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) |
| Key finding | Clinicians perceive both barriers (e.g., limited time, lack of training) and benefits (e.g., improved patient outcomes) to delivering CBT-N in primary care. |
Abstract
Delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) in primary care within the Veterans Health Administration: A preliminary report on clinician-perceived barriers and benefits.