Managing Teen Sleep with a Self-Management App
Author Information
Author(s): Parky H Lau, Colleen E Carney
Primary Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University
Hypothesis
Can a self-management app improve sleep health among adolescents?
Conclusion
The DOZE app was found to be an effective tool for improving sleep health among high school students.
Supporting Evidence
- Students reported increased sleep regularity and duration after using the DOZE app.
- Facilitators for using DOZE included integration with school curriculum and researcher involvement.
- Barriers included concerns about phone use at night and normalized poor sleep patterns.
Takeaway
High school students often have trouble sleeping, but a new app called DOZE helps them sleep better by tracking their sleep patterns and providing tips.
Methodology
Qualitative surveys and semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and stakeholders to gather experiences with the DOZE app.
Limitations
The study was conducted in private schools, which may not represent public school experiences.
Participant Demographics
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