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Challenges in Using Parent-Reported Bed and Wake Times for Actigraphy Scoring in Rett-Related Syndromes

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sleep problems are common in Rett syndrome and other neurogenetic syndromes. Actigraphy is a cost-effective, objective method for measuring sleep. Current guidelines require caregiver-reported bed and wake times to facilitate actigraphy data scoring. The current study examined missingness and consistency of caregiver-reported bed and wake times from paper sleep diaries and actigraphy event mark button presses in a sample of 38 individuals with Rett and related syndromes (aged 2-36 years, mean = 13.1) across two 14-day collection time points. Rates of missingness and discrepancy between the 2 sources were relatively high and correlated with clinical severity and quality of life. Overall, the results suggest a need for alternative actigraphy scoring methods that do not rely on caregiver report in this population.

Source: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-130.1.1

Authors: Breanne J. Byiers, Alyssa M. Merbler, Chantel C. Burkitt, Frank J. Symons

Institutions: University of Minnesota, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Language: English

Topic: Sleep and related disorders

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: International Rett Syndrome Foundation, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development