Brief Report: Caregiver-Reported Effects of Sensory Safety Beds on Paediatric Sleep Quality
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| Title: | Brief Report: Caregiver-Reported Effects of Sensory Safety Beds on Paediatric Sleep Quality |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Chelsea Marlborough (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(4). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Sleep, Furniture, Safety, Caregiver Attitudes, Self Destructive Behavior, Behavior Problems, Injuries, Child Health, Children, Adolescents |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70096 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| Abstract: | Background: Children with neurodisabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism and other complex needs, frequently experience sleep disturbances, impacting their health, behaviour and caregiver well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Cubby Beds, sensory safety beds designed to improve sleep quality and safety for children with neurodisabilities. Methods: A survey of 225 caregivers assessed changes before and after Cubby Bed adoption using multiple-choice and Likert-scale questions. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyse key outcomes. Results: Caregivers reported significant improvements in sleep duration (median increase from 4-6 to 8-10 h per night, p < 0.001) and reductions in self-injurious behaviours, minor injuries and elopement incidents (p < 0.001). Effects on medical procedures, seizures and life-threatening events were mixed. Conclusions: Findings suggest Cubby Beds enhance sleep and safety for children with neurodisability. Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts and integration into healthcare strategies. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1481530 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: Children with neurodisabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism and other complex needs, frequently experience sleep disturbances, impacting their health, behaviour and caregiver well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Cubby Beds, sensory safety beds designed to improve sleep quality and safety for children with neurodisabilities. Methods: A survey of 225 caregivers assessed changes before and after Cubby Bed adoption using multiple-choice and Likert-scale questions. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyse key outcomes. Results: Caregivers reported significant improvements in sleep duration (median increase from 4-6 to 8-10 h per night, p < 0.001) and reductions in self-injurious behaviours, minor injuries and elopement incidents (p < 0.001). Effects on medical procedures, seizures and life-threatening events were mixed. Conclusions: Findings suggest Cubby Beds enhance sleep and safety for children with neurodisability. Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts and integration into healthcare strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70096 |
