An Intervention to Promote Sleep and Reduce ADHD Symptoms

作者：Peppers Katherine H^*; Ei**ach Shelly; Atkins Sarah; Poole James M; Derouin Anne

来源：Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 2016, 30(6): E43-E48.

DOI：10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.07.008

• ADHD
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• children
• sleep
• sleep hygiene

Objective: To determine the effect of a sleep hygiene education module and prescriptive sleep routine for children ages 5 through 11 years with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Methods: The 20-week pilot project used a pre-/posttest design to assess sleep and ADHD symptoms. The Child Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CHSQ) and Vanderbilt Assessment Scale-Parent Form survey were provided to assess sleep and ADHD behaviors of participants at baseline and 6 weeks after implementation of the sleep hygiene routine. Fifty-three children participated in the project. Of these, 23 scored 42 or greater on the CHSQ, indicating a sleep disorder, and received the intervention.
Results: The CHSQ and Vanderbilt scores indicated a significant improvement in sleep quality and reduction in ADHD symptoms after implementation of the sleep hygiene routine (CHSQ: p <.001, d =.928; Vanderbilt Questions 1-9: p <.001, d =.473; Vanderbilt Questions 10-18: p =.004; d =.329).
Conclusion: A provider-instructed sleep hygiene routine in children with ADHD improves sleep quality and reduces ADHD symptoms.

• 出版日期2016-12