Spruyt Karen, Chan Kate, Jayarathna Ridma, Bruni Oliviero
INSERM, NeuroDiderot, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
Department of Pediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Sleep Med. 2025 Feb;126:314-318. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.12.005. Epub 2024 Dec 5.
Sleep concerns have become increasingly common over the past few decades. This study outlines the perceived needs and gaps in pediatric sleep education, drawing insights from a diverse international cohort of pediatric sleep health professionals.
International Pediatric Sleep Association (IPSA) members were invited to complete an online survey examining a variety of topics related to pediatric sleep education developed by the education committee.
There were 111 survey respondents, largely comprised of medical healthcare providers, representing 39 countries. The majority of respondents worked with children and adolescents aged 0-18 years and endorsed the importance of both comprehensive and developmentally appropriate screening for sleep issues in clinical practice, ranging from bedtime behaviors and daytime dysfunction to sleep-related breathing and movement disorder symptoms. Respondents also stressed the importance of including diverse topics in pediatric sleep education, including behavioral sleep issues and sleep in neurodevelopmental disorders, thus underscoring the need for comprehensive training programs. Participants advocated for improved access to screening tools and intervention protocols. There was an identified notable gap in formal sleep education during professional training. Potential barriers identified included time constraints and a lack of resources. Preferences for training online and through professional organization websites underscored the importance of accessible learning platforms. Integrating online resources into education programs could enhance accessibility and engagement.
The demand for enhanced sleep education underscores the complexity and significance of pediatric sleep health and highlights an urgent need for tailored and accessible sleep education programs to address the multifaceted challenges in pediatric sleep. Addressing educational needs helps cultivate a skilled workforce to manage pediatric sleep disorders and promote healthy sleep practices. Teaching activities and collaboration play crucial roles in advancing the pediatric sleep community.
在过去几十年中，睡眠问题变得越来越普遍。本研究概述了儿科睡眠教育中所感知到的需求和差距，从不同国家的儿科睡眠健康专业人员群体中获取见解。
邀请国际儿科睡眠协会（IPSA）成员完成一项在线调查，该调查考察了由教育委员会制定的与儿科睡眠教育相关的各种主题。
有111名调查受访者，主要由医疗保健提供者组成，代表39个国家。大多数受访者为0至18岁的儿童和青少年提供服务，并认可在临床实践中对睡眠问题进行全面且适合其发育阶段的筛查的重要性，筛查范围包括就寝时间行为、白天功能障碍以及与睡眠相关的呼吸和运动障碍症状。受访者还强调了在儿科睡眠教育中纳入各种主题的重要性，包括行为性睡眠问题和神经发育障碍中的睡眠问题，从而突出了全面培训计划的必要性。参与者主张改善获取筛查工具和干预方案的途径。在专业培训期间的正规睡眠教育方面存在明显差距。确定的潜在障碍包括时间限制和资源短缺。对在线培训以及通过专业组织网站进行培训的偏好凸显了可访问学习平台的重要性。将在线资源整合到教育计划中可以提高可及性和参与度。
对加强睡眠教育的需求凸显了儿科睡眠健康的复杂性和重要性，并突出了迫切需要量身定制且易于获取的睡眠教育计划，以应对儿科睡眠方面的多方面挑战。满足教育需求有助于培养一支有能力管理儿科睡眠障碍并推广健康睡眠习惯的专业队伍。教学活动和合作在推动儿科睡眠领域发展方面发挥着关键作用。
