Journal of International Psychiatry

[Abstract] Objective To explore the application value of psychological intervention in the clinical treatment of somatization disorder in patients with sleep disorders complicated with anxiety. Methods A total of 88 patients with anxiety complicated with sleep disorders and somatization disorder were divided into the study group and the control group, 44 cases in each group. The control group were treated with drugs, on the basis, the study group were treated with psychological intervention. The differences in sleep quality [Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)], anxiety symptoms [Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA)] and social support [social support rating scale (SSRS)] between the two groups were recorded. Results After 8 weeks of treatment, PSQI scores and HAMA scores of two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, and the scores of study group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). SSRS score of the study group was significantly higher than that before treatment and that of the control group at the same time (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in SSRS score in the control group before and after treatment (P > 0.05). Conclusion Psychological intervention can improve the sleep quality and relieve clinical symptoms of patients with somatization disorders to a certain extent. It is of positive significance in regulating their negative emotions and improving the prognosis.

[Key words] Psychological intervention; Sleep disorder; Anxiety; Somatization disorder