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Effectiveness of a sleep education program for pediatricians
Refika Ersu1, Perran Boran2, Yasemin Akın3
1Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
A new sleep education program and Turkish acronym (UYKU) improved pediatrician knowledge of pediatric sleep issues. However, confidence in managing these problems remained low, suggesting a need for broader, repeated training.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Medical Education
- Primary Care
Background:
- High prevalence of childhood sleep problems necessitates early interventions.
- Pediatric healthcare providers often lack sufficient training in sleep medicine.
- Effective screening tools are needed in ambulatory settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a sleep health-care education program's effectiveness.
- To develop a Turkish acronym for pediatric sleep history taking.
- To improve pediatric sleep problem screening in primary care.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental study design with intervention and control groups.
- Random selection of four hospitals for the intervention group.
- Short-term and long-term evaluation of knowledge and attitudes.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed significantly higher scores post-education.
- The Turkish acronym (UYKU) was found easy to remember and effective.
- Pediatricians in the intervention group demonstrated improved knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The UYKU acronym can enhance pediatric sleep problem screening in primary care.
- While knowledge improved, confidence in managing sleep issues remained a concern.
- Broader, repeated educational programs are recommended for better outcomes.
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