Environmental Scan of Sleep Health in Early Childhood Programs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To ascertain how sleep health knowledge is translated to early care and education (ECE) programs, using a multi-component environmental scan.

Methods

A website scan identified organizations' sleep content re: recommended practices, developmental effects, and "actionable" ratings (0-2). ECE staff surveys assessed preparedness, practices, and beliefs about addressing sleep health and sleep problems in ECE programs. Semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from the ECE, pediatric and sleep communities assessed awareness, priorities, and practices at their organizations.

Results

Of 15 websites scanned, half lacked sleep content on links to development, optimal duration, or scientific background. ECE staff (n = 31) were comfortable speaking to parents about h

SUBMITTER: Bonuck K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6980449 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature