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Ishnoor K Nahal1,2, Myka Estes1,2, Genevieve Currie1,2,3

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This study co-designed Nova Sleepcare, a physician-delivered sleep education for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. End-user priorities identified key needs for effective clinical and home implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Behavioral Health Interventions

Background:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in youth with neurodevelopmental disorders, exacerbating behavioral concerns.
  • Existing evidence-based sleep interventions are often inaccessible due to specialized delivery and lengthy programs.
  • A gap exists between research findings and practical clinical application for sleep support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify end-user priorities for the learning, implementation, and support of Nova Sleepcare.
  • To gather consensus on preferred methods for delivering sleep education in clinical and home settings.
  • To inform the development of a practical, accessible sleep intervention for affected youth.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized structured nominal group technique sessions with diverse end-users (youth, caregivers, physicians).
  • Addressed priorities related to learning preferences, implementation barriers, support needs, and physician training.
  • Employed consensus voting to rank identified priorities.

Main Results:

  • Caregivers prioritized pre-appointment materials and step-by-step instructions.
  • Youth favored visual aids and app-based progress tracking for sleep education.
  • Physicians sought streamlined scripts, needs-based training, and efficient dissemination methods.
  • Cross-cutting themes included flexible delivery and sustained implementation support.

Conclusions:

  • End-user consensus identified distinct yet complementary priorities for Nova Sleepcare implementation.
  • Findings support a multi-level strategy for successful clinical integration and household adoption.
  • This approach bridges the gap between evidence-based sleep interventions and real-world needs.