Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: September 09, 2020
Pediatric Sleep Difficulties: How OTs Address Sleep as an Occupation
Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP; Elizabeth Torrez, OTD, OTR/L; Katie Hawk, COTA/L; Mekenzie Keenportz, OTD, OTR/L; Kelly Maki, OTD, OTR/L; Tara Rudkoski, MOTR/L
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Piller Child Development, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2020
Pediatric Sleep Difficulties: How OTs Address Sleep as an Occupation
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411505241. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO9128
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411505241. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO9128
Abstract

Date Presented 03/28/20

This study examines the current practices of OTs in the treatment of sleep difficulties in children. The study used a survey design to explore assessment methods, interventions, and preparedness of pediatric OTs in addressing sleep. The study lays the foundation for the need for future research in effectiveness of sleep interventions in the pediatric population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Aimee Piller

Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Torrez, Katie Hawk, Mekenzie Keenportz, Kelly Maki, Tara Rudkoski