Kathryn Fenton1, Donna Marvicsin2, Cynthia A Danford3. 1. Thorrez Medical Practice, Ypsilanti, MI. 2. University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI. 3. University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Department of Health Promotion and Development, Pittsburgh, PA. Electronic address: danfordc@pitt.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Evidence has shown correlations between obesity and sleep in children. The purpose of this review was to identify sleep interventions that could be utilized in primary care settings to prevent obesity in children. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: bedtime routines and environment; parental presence and graduated extinction; and health education. Effective strategies to improve sleep in children include consistent bedtime routine and self-soothing. CONCLUSION: Health care professionals can provide innovative and prevention-based sleep education for parents early in a child's development. Education, related to sleep, and appropriate sleep strategies may help prevent obesity and its long-term consequences.
PURPOSE: Evidence has shown correlations between obesity and sleep in children. The purpose of this review was to identify sleep interventions that could be utilized in primary care settings to prevent obesity in children. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: bedtime routines and environment; parental presence and graduated extinction; and health education. Effective strategies to improve sleep in children include consistent bedtime routine and self-soothing. CONCLUSION: Health care professionals can provide innovative and prevention-based sleep education for parents early in a child's development. Education, related to sleep, and appropriate sleep strategies may help prevent obesity and its long-term consequences.
Authors: Jacqueline F Hayes; Katherine N Balantekin; Myra Altman; Denise E Wilfley; C Barr Taylor; Joanne Williams Journal: Child Obes Date: 2017-08-29 Impact factor: 2.992