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Occupational Therapy Interventions to Support Sleep in Children From Birth to Age 5 Years

Meredith Gronski1

  • 1Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA, is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC; mgronski@methodist.edu.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|September 20, 2022
PubMed

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This case report details occupational therapy interventions for a young child's sleep routines. It demonstrates applying evidence-based practice to support sleep in home and early childhood education settings.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Pediatric health
  • Evidence-based practice

Background:

  • Systematic reviews inform occupational therapy practice.
  • The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) supports evidence-based practice.
  • Early intervention services are crucial for young children.

Observation:

  • A case report focuses on a young child in early intervention.
  • Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention for sleep routines were described.
  • Interventions were applied in home and early childhood education settings.

Findings:

  • Evidence-based occupational therapy can support pediatric sleep routines.
  • Systematic review findings guide clinical decision-making.
  • The application of evidence to a clinical case was illustrated.

Implications:

  • Occupational therapists can utilize systematic review evidence for sleep interventions.
  • This approach can improve sleep outcomes for young children.
  • Evidence Connection articles bridge research and clinical practice.

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