Brief Report: Caregiver-Reported Effects of Sensory Safety Beds on Paediatric Sleep Quality

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-07-28 DOI:10.1111/jar.70096

Chelsea Marlborough, Katja Lemermeyer, Daniel J. Coletti, Chris P. Madsen, Caleb Polley, Garrett Sharp, Adam E. Block

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Abstract

Background

Children with neurodisabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism and other complex needs, frequently experience sleep disturbances, impacting their health, behaviour and caregiver well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Cubby Beds, sensory safety beds designed to improve sleep quality and safety for children with neurodisabilities.

Methods

A survey of 225 caregivers assessed changes before and after Cubby Bed adoption using multiple-choice and Likert-scale questions. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyse key outcomes.

Results

Caregivers reported significant improvements in sleep duration (median increase from 4–6 to 8–10 h per night, p < 0.001) and reductions in self-injurious behaviours, minor injuries and elopement incidents (p < 0.001). Effects on medical procedures, seizures and life-threatening events were mixed.

Conclusions

Findings suggest Cubby Beds enhance sleep and safety for children with neurodisability. Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts and integration into healthcare strategies.

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简要报告：护理人员报告的感觉安全床对儿童睡眠质量的影响

患有神经障碍的儿童，包括患有智力和发育障碍（IDD）、自闭症和其他复杂需求的儿童，经常出现睡眠障碍，影响他们的健康、行为和照顾者的福祉。本研究评估了Cubby Beds的有效性，这是一种感官安全床，旨在改善神经障碍儿童的睡眠质量和安全性。方法采用多项选择和李克特量表对225名护理人员进行调查，评估采用方床前后护理人员的变化。采用Wilcoxon符号秩检验分析关键结果。结果护理人员报告睡眠时间显著改善（中位数从每晚4-6小时增加到每晚8-10小时，p < 0.001），自残行为、轻伤和私奔事件减少（p < 0.001）。对医疗程序、癫痫发作和危及生命事件的影响好坏参半。结论：小笼床可提高神经功能障碍儿童的睡眠质量和安全性。需要进一步的研究来评估长期影响和纳入保健战略。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.