III. SLEEP ASSESSMENT METHODS. Issue 1 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sadeh, Avi
• Is Part Of: Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. Volume 80:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 33
• Page End: 48
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Child development; Child care; Children -- Health and hygiene; 305.231
• DOI: 10.1111/mono.12143
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0037-976X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Sleep is a complex phenomenon that could be understood and assessed at many levels. Sleep could be described at the behavioral level (relative lack of movements and awareness and responsiveness) and at the brain level (based on EEG activity). Sleep could be characterized by its duration, by its distribution during the 24‐hr day period, and by its quality (e.g., consolidated versus fragmented). Different methods have been developed to assess various aspects of sleep. This chapter covers the most established and common methods used to assess sleep in infants and children. These methods include polysomnography, videosomnography, actigraphy, direct observations, sleep diaries, and questionnaires. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are highlighted.