Sensorizing Your Sleep: Exploring the Feasibility and Impact of a Sleep-based Intervention for Adults Experiencing Sleep Disturbances
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Elizabeth Wynne
CoPIs:
Claire Hunter, Samantha Fisch, Kristina Malkin, Cynthia Reyes, Alexa Montalvo, Alexis Faria, Diana Miszczuk, Sara Orobe, Margaret Swarbrick
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Occupational Therapy (M.S.) or (OTD)
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Jennifer Gardner
Abstract:
The purpose of this multi-methods study was to assess the feasibility and impact of an occupational therapy-based intervention informed by the Wellness Model for adults 18+ who experience general sleep disturbances. The intervention involved guided facilitation through a co-produced sensory-based workbook across four virtual, one-hour sessions. Participants (up to a total of 20) are being recruited from community based centers in New Jersey. In order to address the primary objective of determining feasibility, a mixed methods explanatory sequential design was undertaken in which quantitative data was collected via a researcher developed, Sleep Program Feasibility Survey, and qualitative data was collected via one-on-one virtual interviews. In order to address the secondary objective of measuring impact, a quantitative design was undertaken in which data was collected pre- and post-intervention via the Wellness Inventory and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Spearman correlations will be utilized to analyze the scores of the PSQI and Wellness Inventory and emergent coding procedures will be utilized to analyze open-ended and interview responses. Clinical implications of the research include utilizing participants’ feedback regarding the co-produced workbook to inform larger scaled future studies. It is expected that participants will experience improved sleep quality and sleep quantity one-month post intervention.