@article{ajnr20197626,
author={{El-Monem, Huwida Hamdy Abd and Hegazy, Azza El-Sayed Ali and Hamza, Enaam Abdellatif Farrag and Eiz-Elregal, Fatma A.},
title={Impact of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Improving Sleeping Habits among Children Suffering from Sleep Disorders},
journal={American Journal of Nursing Research},
volume={7},
number={6},
pages={1116--1124},
year={2019},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajnr/7/6/26},
issn={2378-5586},
abstract={<b>Background:</b> Non-pharmacological interventions improve sleeping habits and it prevents many adverse health consequences which include altered cognitive function and child mood.<b> </b><b>Aim</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of non-pharmacological interventions on improving sleeping habits among children suffering from sleep disorders. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. <b>Setting:</b> This study was conducted in Out-Patient Clinics of Psychiatric Center and Pediatric Hospital affiliated to Ain-Shams University.<b> Sample:</b> A purposive sample was used to conduct this study. The total number of the study sample was 75 children with a confirmed diagnosis of sleeping disorders. <b>Tools</b>: Three tools were used in this study for data collection, 1) A structured interview questionnaire to assess children's demographic characteristics and children's knowledge regarding non-pharmacological interventions, 2) Children¡¯s sleeping habits questionnaire (CSHQ) and 3) An observational checklist (pre/post-tests) to evaluate practices of non-pharmacological interventions. <b>Results:</b> There was a lack of children¡¯s knowledge about non-pharmacological intervention, the mean¡ÀSD of 5.6¡À1.2, which increased in post - intervention with a statistically significant difference (P=&lt;0.001). Moreover, there was a lack of children¡¯s practice toward non-pharmacological intervention, with mean¡ÀSD of 4.78¡À3.69 which increased in post -intervention. And children reported improved sleep habits (Children¡¯s Sleeping Habits Questionnaire: 16.27 ¡À 4.987 versus 11.88 ¡À 4.420 p=0.018. <b>Conclusion:</b> The current study concluded that the non-pharmacological interventions (sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive therapy, sleep hygiene, and relaxation training)<b> </b>had an evident effect on improving sleeping habits and their reported practices among Children Suffering from Sleeping Disorders. <b>Recommendations:</b> The study recommended that non-formal classes should be to teach children, parents, and teachers about improving sleeping habits through optimal use of the non-pharmacological intervention.},
doi={10.12691/ajnr-7-6-26}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}