Changed sleep according to weighted blanket adherence in a 16-week sleep intervention among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

To examine differences in sample characteristics and longitudinal sleep outcomes according to weighted blanket (WB) adherence.

Methods

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (n = 94), mean age 9.0 (standard deviation 2.2, range 6-14) participated in a 16-week sleep intervention with WBs. Children were classified as WB adherent (use of WB ≥ 4 nights/wk) or nonadherent (use of WB ≤ 3 nights/wk). Changes in objectively measured sleep by actigraphy, parent-reported sleep problems (Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire) and child-reported Insomnia Severity Index were evaluated according to adherence with mixed effect models. Sex, age, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder subtype were examined as potential moderators.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lonn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367727 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature