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[A new treatment program for children with sleep disorders--concept, practicability, and first empirical results]

Leonie Fricke1, Alexander Mitschke, Alfred Wiater

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters der Universität zu Köln. leonie.fricke@uni-koeln.de

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|February 24, 2006
PubMed

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A new psychological treatment program for childhood sleep disorders showed significant improvements in sleep behavior and well-being. Parents rated the treatment concept exceptionally positively, indicating high satisfaction and perceived effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Childhood Sleep Medicine

Context:

  • Sleep disorders frequently affect children, impacting their development and family life.
  • Existing treatments may not fully address the psychological components of childhood sleep issues.

Purpose:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel psychological treatment program for children experiencing sleep disorders.
  • To assess the efficacy and parent satisfaction with a new modular, adaptable treatment approach.

Summary:

  • A case study implemented a new psychological treatment program, featuring educational modules, for children with sleep disorders.
  • The program was delivered in both individual and group settings to a small cohort of parents (4 participants).
  • Observed outcomes included improvements in children's sleep behavior and overall well-being across all participants.

Impact:

  • The study demonstrated positive treatment outcomes for childhood sleep disorders.
  • The psychological treatment program received overwhelmingly positive ratings from parents, suggesting strong potential for clinical application.

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