School nurses' experiences of supporting children and young people and their caregivers around sleep: a focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, many children and young people (CYP) obtain insufficient good quality sleep. School nurses (SNs) are ideally-placed to support sleep health, but few studies have explored their practical experiences.

Aims

To explore SNs' experiences, perceived barriers and priorities (including training and resource requirements) in providing sleep-related support to CYP and their caregivers.

Method

A convenience sample of eighteen SNs from the United Kingdom took part in two in-person focus groups (n = 8; n = 8) and one online focus group (n = 2) in June 2024. Qualitative data were inductively reflexively thematically analysed.

Results

Seven themes were identified. Nurses reported that Sleep issues present as secondary concerns;

SUBMITTER: Tierney F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12846889 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature