Sleep / Insomnia

A 4-week EFT intervention improved subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, and menopause-specific quality of life in postmenopausal women, but didn't significantly enhance overall sleep quality. EFT is recommended as a non-pharmacological approach for improving sleep and emotional well-being in this population.

This study explored the effects of Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on fatigue in COPD patients, finding that the combination of MICT and EFT may be more effective than single interventions. The study involved 112 patients randomly divided into control, MICT, EFT, and combination groups, with results showing significant improvements in fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and exercise capacity.

A 6-week EFT program significantly reduced anxiety and depression in COPD patients, improving sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Benefits emerged within 2 weeks and were sustained, showing EFT as an effective adjunct to routine COPD care.

A study of 64 university students with sleep problems found that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) significantly improved insomnia severity, sleepiness, and sleep quality compared to a control group. EFT was effective in reducing insomnia and sleepiness issues, and improving sleep quality, although it did not have a significant impact on fatigue severity scores.

This study explored the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on older people living with HIV, focusing on anxiety, depression, and sleep quality. The EFT intervention involved daily tapping on acupoints while reciting affirmations for two weeks. Results showed significant improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms as well as sleep quality in the EFT group compared to the control group, demonstrating the effectiveness of this complementary therapy.

This study explored the feasibility and efficacy of Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT) in improving sleep quality and managing negative emotions in end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis. The results showed that EFT can relieve anxiety and depression, enhance sleep quality, and improve the physical condition of these patients.

This study examined the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) therapy on mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, and insomnia) in COVID-19 patients. The results showed that EFT therapy was effective in reducing anxiety, depression, and insomnia scores in positively confirmed COVID-19 patients.

This study explored urban adolescents' sleep experiences and perceptions of mind-body integrative health (MBIH) techniques to inform the development of a combined sleep and MBIH intervention. The findings highlight the need for adolescent-informed interventions offering sleep improvement strategies and the potential of MBIH techniques to address sleep barriers.

This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of eHealth interventions to reduce stress and promote mental health in healthcare professionals, including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). The study found that self-guided and “third-wave” psychotherapy programs, which often include EFT, produced significant post-treatment reductions in stress levels.

This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of a combination of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with acupuncture versus acupuncture alone in treating psychiatric symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study is designed as a randomized, assessor-blind, parallel-group clinical trial.

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on sleep quality, sleepiness, and quality of life of older adults. The results showed that EFT was effective in improving sleep quality, sleepiness, and quality of life among the participants.

Racial and ethnic minority adolescents living in urban settings experience sleep disparities. Guided by principles of participatory design and inclusion, the team developed a novel intervention combining sleep hygiene education with mind-body integrative health practices to improve sleep quality among adolescents in New York City.

Sleep disorders are common among elderly persons, with deleterious effects on their physical and mental health. This study compared the Emotional Freedom Techniques-Insomnia (EFT-I) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE) group therapy as two treatments for insomnia in a geriatric population, finding that both approaches are beneficial, with SHE being more effective in ameliorating sleep.

This study compared the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on sleep quality and happiness in women who underwent breast cancer surgery, with participants from both military and nonmilitary families. Results showed significant improvements in both sleep quality and happiness in the intervention groups, suggesting EFT as an effective technique for enhancing the well-being of cancer patients, regardless of their family background. 

This study compared two treatments for insomnia in older adults: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Sleep Hygiene Education (SHE). The study found that EFT was more effective than SHE in helping elderly women with insomnia, and the benefits lasted for several weeks after treatment. EFT is a cost-effective treatment that can be done in a group setting, making it a promising option for helping older adults with insomnia and depression.