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Sarah E Bennett1, Milly H Johnston2, Georgia Treneman-Evans2
1School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
JMIR Human Factors
|October 31, 2024
Summary
Young people co-created a new app, Sleep Solved, to improve adolescent sleep and mental health. The app uses science-based advice and was positively received by diverse youth, indicating potential for wider use.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Digital health interventions
- Sleep science
Background:
- Poor sleep is prevalent in adolescents (14-18 years).
- Sleep difficulties are bidirectionally linked to mental health issues in youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To co-create a new app, Sleep Solved, with young people, especially from underserved communities.
- To provide science-based advice for improving adolescent sleep behaviors and well-being.
- To develop the app using a person-based approach, social cognitive theory, and the social-ecological model of sleep health.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 85 young people (aged 14-18) from the UK for patient and public involvement (PPI).
- Employed diverse engagement methods: workshops, surveys, interviews, focus groups, and beta testing.
- Incorporated peer researchers and user feedback to refine app content and design.
Main Results:
- Participants from varied socioeconomic backgrounds reported frequent sleep problems.
- The Sleep Solved app received positive feedback for usability and accessible, science-based information.
- User feedback highlighted the importance of language, readability, and normalizing sleep issues through relatable experiences.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents are receptive to using apps for sleep and mental health support.
- The app was developed through co-creation, integrating evidence-based sleep hygiene principles.
- Further research, such as a randomized controlled trial, is needed to confirm effectiveness for potential UK-wide implementation.
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