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A new sleep app co-created with UK adolescents from underserved groups was found effective. Participants reported improved sleep hygiene, mood, and energy, highlighting the value of accessible digital health tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Digital health interventions
  • Adolescent sleep science
  • Behavioral change psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent sleep duration significantly affects mood, behavior, and academic performance.
  • Existing sleep apps lack co-creation with underserved UK adolescent populations.
  • Need for accessible and engaging sleep solutions for diverse youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore adolescents' views on the novel Sleep Solved app.
  • To assess perceived usefulness and identify enhancement opportunities for the app.
  • To understand the impact of co-designed features on adolescent sleep behavior.

Main Methods:

  • 63 adolescents (aged 16-18) from the UK participated.
  • Semistructured interviews were conducted after app usage.
  • Inductive thematic analysis focused on underserved ethnic and socioeconomic groups.

Main Results:

  • Sleep Solved perceived as a useful tool for improving sleep hygiene.
  • Co-created features like 'Sleep Stars' and 'sleep hacks' were positively received.
  • Participants reported better sleep routines, longer sleep duration, improved mood, and energy.
  • App considered more reliable than social media sleep advice.

Conclusions:

  • Co-designed sleep app perceived as accessible, reliable, and effective for behavior change.
  • Participants from diverse backgrounds reported improved sleep and mood.
  • Co-designed digital tools show potential for engaging adolescents in sleep health.