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Bridging the gap: leveraging implementation science to advance pediatric behavioral sleep interventions

Jessica C Levenson1,2, Ariel A Williamson3,4

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM : Official Publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
|February 1, 2023
PubMed

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Pediatric behavioral sleep interventions (BSIs) need better research translation. Implementation science can improve access and scalability for diverse children and families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric sleep medicine
  • Implementation science
  • Behavioral health

Background:

  • Behavioral sleep interventions (BSIs) show promise for youth sleep disturbances.
  • Current BSI research has gaps, particularly for older children, adolescents, and diverse socioeconomic/ethnic groups.
  • Translating research into accessible, scalable interventions remains a significant challenge.

Approach:

  • Review common pediatric sleep disturbances and evidence-based BSIs.
  • Identify research gaps and barriers to implementation in real-world settings.
  • Propose a model using implementation science strategies to bridge the research-practice gap.

Key Points:

  • Limited research includes older children, adolescents, and minoritized populations.
  • Scalable and disseminable tools are crucial for early intervention and positive child outcomes.
  • Implementation science frameworks are essential for designing, adapting, and testing BSIs.

Conclusions:

  • Effective pediatric BSIs must be adaptable, scalable, and easily disseminated.
  • Implementation science enhances access, engagement, and widespread use of BSIs.
  • Integrating implementation science advances pediatric BSI research and application across settings and populations.
Abstract

Keywords:
adolescencebehavioralchildhooddisseminationeffectivenessimplementationinterventionminoritizedpediatrics

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