Characterizing rest-activity rhythms and sleep for children with and without tactile sensitivities: An observational study.

Study Objectives: This cross-sectional, observational study aimed to characterize and compare movement-based rest-activity rhythms (RARs) and sleep period variables of children with tactile hypersensitivities (SS) and non-sensitive peers (NSS) to expand the understanding of experienced differences in sleep.

Methods: Children (ages 6-10) wore Actigraph GT9X watches for 2 weeks and caregivers completed daily sleep diaries. RARs and sleep period variables (e.

Characterizing Sleep Differences in Children With and Without Sensory Sensitivities.

Objectives: Individuals register and react to daily sensory stimuli differently, which influences participation in occupations. Sleep is a foundational nightly occupation that impacts overall health and development in children. Emerging research suggests that certain sensory processing patterns, specifically sensory sensitivities, may have a negative impact on sleep health in children.

A qualitative study exploring family caregivers' support needs in the context of medical assistance in dying.

Objectives: Family members are often involved in the provision of care to a relative at some point in their life. Their role becomes inherently complex when their care recipient is interested in seeking medical assistance in dying (MAID). As assisted death for "grievous and irremediable conditions" was legalized in Canada in 2016, the perspectives of family caregivers have received little attention.

Comparing contributors of parental sleep health in families with and without a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Background: The sleep health of caregivers of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is often overlooked in clinical practice and research. This study characterizes the sleep health of caregivers of children with DMD (4-17 years) compared to parents of age-matched, unaffected children. We explore potential contributors to parental sleep efficiency and hypothesize that child awakenings will have a considerable influence on parental sleep efficiency.

Why here and why stay? Students' voices on the retention strategies of a widening participation university.

Background: Whilst concern about nursing student retention remains a key priority of governments and educators, much research is focussed on determining the causes and experiences of withdrawal. Further work is required to understand the perspectives of those students who successfully negotiate their programme of study.

Objectives: The study aimed to explore student motivations, experiences and support requirements during their first year to determine the efficacy of institutional retention initiatives.