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David G Ingram1, Jodi A Mindell2,3, Kristina Puzino4
1a Department of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine , Children's Mercy Hospital , Kansas City , Missouri , USA.
Behavioral Sleep Medicine
|July 1, 2016
Summary
Sleep coaches assist families with childhood sleep issues. A survey revealed diverse backgrounds, international practice, and varied training, with most coaches favoring formal training programs for qualification.
Area of Science:
- Sleep science
- Child psychology
- Behavioral health
Background:
- Sleep coaches offer services for behavioral childhood sleep problems.
- Their diverse backgrounds and practices are not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey sleep coaches to understand their scope of practice, patterns, geographic distribution, education, training, and qualification beliefs.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was administered to 142 individuals identifying as sleep coaches.
Main Results:
- Coaches practiced internationally, often serving clients globally. Educational backgrounds varied widely, with few holding prior healthcare licenses. Most coaches focused on young children and preferred formal training programs.
- Coaches served an average of 3 new and 6 total clients weekly, working approximately 20 hours per week.
- Services were primarily for children aged 4 months to 6 years, with less frequent support for those with neurodevelopmental or medical disorders.
Conclusions:
- Sleep coach backgrounds, training, and distribution are diverse.
- Findings may inform discussions on establishing guidelines for sleep coach training and credentialing.
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