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1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Canada; Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, 6875 LaSalle Blvd, Montréal, QC H4H 1R3, Canada.
Sleep Medicine Reviews
|November 8, 2016
Summary
Translating pediatric sleep research into effective school programs is challenging. Applying a knowledge-to-action framework can improve interventions by addressing barriers and tailoring programs for better child sleep health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Science
- Health Promotion
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Childhood sleep is crucial for physical and mental health.
- Current school-based sleep programs show mixed results and slow progress.
- Effective translation of sleep research into practice remains a significant challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply the knowledge-to-action (KTA) framework to evaluate school-based sleep health programs.
- To identify strategies for enhancing the translation of pediatric sleep evidence into effective action.
- To improve the impact and sustainability of pediatric sleep interventions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing school-based sleep health promotion programs.
- Application of the knowledge-to-action (KTA) framework to assess program strengths and weaknesses.
- Identification of strategies to bridge the gap between sleep research and practical application.
Main Results:
- Existing programs often lack specific targets and fail to address implementation barriers.
- Tailoring programs to local needs and developmental stages is critical for success.
- Engaging stakeholders and using rigorous evaluation designs are key for sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Integrating the KTA framework can significantly enhance the effectiveness of pediatric sleep interventions.
- Addressing implementation gaps, tailoring content, and ensuring stakeholder involvement are vital for sustained impact.
- A structured approach is needed to translate pediatric sleep knowledge into actionable, effective programs.
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