Online Sleep Help for Kids with Epilepsy Shows Promise
Source: Scientific reports
Summary
Researchers studied the effects of an online sleep intervention called COSI for parents of children with epilepsy who also had sleep problems. The study involved 85 children aged 4 to 12 years, recruited from 26 outpatient clinics in the UK. The children were divided into two groups: one received standard care, while the other received standard care plus the COSI intervention.
The key findings showed that children who participated in the COSI program had a slight improvement in their sleep, with an average reduction of about 16.5 minutes in the time it took them to fall asleep. Parents also reported feeling more knowledgeable about sleep issues. However, only about half of the families accessed the main materials of the intervention, which may have affected the overall results.
This study is important because it highlights the potential benefits of online resources for helping children with epilepsy improve their sleep. However, the cost-effectiveness of the intervention was high, meaning it may not be affordable for everyone. Additionally, the limited engagement with the program suggests that more work is needed to encourage families to use these resources effectively.
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