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ArticleBMJ open2019

Pilot evaluation of the Sleep Ninja: a smartphone application for adolescent insomnia symptoms.

Aliza Werner-Seidler, Quincy Wong, Lara Johnston, Bridianne O'Dea, Michelle Torok, Helen Christensen

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Article in BMJ open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Aliza Werner-SeidlerBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Quincy WongBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Lara JohnstonBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Bridianne O'DeaBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Michelle TorokBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Helen ChristensenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Black Dog Institute · AUUNSW Sydney · AUWestern Sydney University · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was to test the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of a recently developed smartphone application, Sleep Ninja, for adolescent sleep difficulties.

settingThe study was conducted online with Australian individuals recruited through the community.

participantsParticipants were 50 young people aged 12-16 years with sleep difficulties.

designA single-arm pre-post design was used to evaluate feasibility, acceptability and sleep and mental health variables at baseline and postintervention.

interventionCognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia informed the development of the Sleep Ninja. The core strategies covered by the app are psychoeducation, stimulus control, sleep hygiene and sleep-related cognitive therapy. It includes six training sessions (lessons), a sleep tracking function, recommended bedtimes based on sleep guidelines, reminders to start a wind-down routine each night, a series of sleep tips and general information about sleep. Users progress through each training session and conclude the 6-week programme with a black belt in sleep. OUTCOME MEASURES: Feasibility was evaluated based on consent rates, adherence and attrition, acceptability was assessed using questionnaires and a poststudy interview, and sleep, depression and anxiety variables were assessed at baseline and postintervention.

resultsData indicated that the Sleep Ninja is a feasible intervention and is acceptable to young people. Findings showed that there were significant improvements on sleep variables including insomnia (within-group effect size d=-0.90), sleep quality (d

conclusionsThe Sleep Ninja is a promising intervention that could assist adolescents who experience sleep difficulties. A follow-up randomised controlled trial is now warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ACTRN12617000141347.

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Cognitive Behavioral TherapyMobile ApplicationsSmartphoneAdolescentAnxietyAustraliaChildDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMental Health ServicesPatient Acceptance of Health CarePilot ProjectsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersAdolescent Mental HealthCognitive-behaviour Therapy For InsomniaEhealthInsomnia

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PMCPMC6537982
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