Nighttime sleep characteristics of hospitalized school‐age children with cancer

• DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12005
• Publication Date: 2012-11-27T23:18:36Z
• Authors: Lauri A. Linder; Becky J. Christian
• Keywords: Sleep

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe group and individual characteristics nighttime sleep–wake patterns among school‐age children with cancer receiving inpatient chemotherapy. Design Methods This multiple‐case used wrist actigraphs sleep diaries measure for three nights in 15 cancer. Results Nighttime less than that required healthy marked by frequent awakenings. Individual variation evident. Practice Implications Interventions promote the hospital include system‐based individualized efforts minimize disruptions support children's home routines.