Publications by authors named "S J Hornsey"
The Management of Chronic Insomnia in Young Children: A Survey of UK General Practice.
Behav Sleep Med
January 2025
Objectives: Chronic insomnia (CI), the most common sleep disorder in young children, is associated with negative outcomes for the child and family. This study explores the beliefs, current practice, and understanding of UK primary health care professionals (PCPs) regarding CI in children under 5 years.
Method: An online survey of UK PCPs (e.
Article Synopsis
- The umbrella review analyzed systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials to evaluate non-drug sleep interventions for children and adolescents with sleep issues across different clinical groups.
- A total of 93 systematic reviews covering 393 trials were included, with multicomponent behavioral interventions showing positive effects on sleep quality, particularly for those with sleep problems, ADHD, and autism.
- Despite some beneficial outcomes, the review highlighted that the quality of evidence was low to very low, indicating a need for further research to confirm these findings.
Introduction: Sleep disorders represent an important comorbidity in individuals with ADHD. While the links between ADHD and sleep disturbances have been extensively investigated, research on the management of sleep disorders in individuals with ADHD is relatively limited, albeit expanding.
Areas Covered: The authors searched PubMed, Medline, PsycInfo, Embase+Embase Classic, Web of Sciences databases, and clinicaltrials.
Aims: To explore parents' experiences of unsettled babies and medical labels.
Design: Qualitative systematic review, thematic synthesis and development of a conceptual model.
Review Methods: Systematic review and thematic synthesis of primary, qualitative research into parents' experiences of unsettled babies <12 months of age.
Aim: To explore parents' perceptions/experiences of help-seeking for unsettled baby behaviours, including views and experiences of obtaining advice from primary healthcare professionals.
Design: Semi-structured qualitative interviews.
Methods: Recruitment occurred via social media, general practice and health visiting teams.