A robot intervention for adults with ADHD and insomnia-A mixed-method proof-of-concept study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate individual effects of a three-week sleep robot intervention in adults with ADHD and insomnia, and to explore participants' experiences with the intervention.

Methods

A proof-of-concept study with a mixed-methods design (n = 6, female = 4) where a repeated ABA single-case study was combined with interviews. Data were collected with the Consensus Sleep Diary, wrist actigraphy, questionnaires on symptoms of insomnia, arousal, emotional distress, and ADHD, and through individual interviews.

Results

Visual analysis of the sleep diary and actigraphy variables did not support any effects from the robot intervention. Half of participants reported clinically relevant reductions on the Insomnia Severity Index from pre- to post-intervention. No changes r

SUBMITTER: Store SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10473504 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature