Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Vikas Sharma ¹, Gopal Ch. Mahakud ¹, S. P. K. Jena ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Sleep difficulties is a major concern in cancer. Sleep difficulties in cancer patients is multi factorial in nature and consists of physical, and psychosocial aspects. A comprehensive understanding of this phenomenon is needed but still this is largely a neglected area. Management of insomnia among cancer patients using Cognitive and behavioural approaches needs further examination. In this regard the authors of the present article highlighted the psychological aspects related to insomnia in cancer and reviewed relevant studies. Cognitive and behavioral strategies such as sleep hygiene, stimulus control, sleep restriction, cognitive therapy etc can be used for the management of insomnia in the context of cancer. Some of the important factors related to insomnia among cancer patients such as anxiety, depression, fatigue and quality of life can be improved by using above mentioned cognitive and behavior strategies. Besides the pharmacological intervention, more studies needs to be conducted emphasizing cognitive and behavioural techniques.

Keywords

Insomnia, Sleep, Cancer, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Sleep Diary.

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Gopal Ch. Mahakud ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Behavioural problem among school going children is the problem of world wide. Numbers of researches affirmed that working memory scores on measures of central executive function are closely associated with language and reading abilities. Numbers of researches have been conducted in relation to conduct problem and reading disabilities among school going children. But very few researches have been focused on the behavioural problem and working memory of the reading disabled and skilled readers. In this research the researcher assessed the working memory capacity like digit span auditory and visual memory for consonant vowel and meaningful words etc along with the behavioural problem of reading disabled and skilled readers. The main objective of the study was to found out the discrepancies level of working memory capacities and frequency of problem behaviour of children with reading disabilities and skilled readers which will help the teacher, parents and special educators working in the field of concern.

Keywords

Reading Disabled, Skilled Readers, Working Memory, Classroom Problem Behavior, Conduct Disorde.

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