Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Sleep Quality in Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Systematic Review

Hatice Oğuzhan; Gamze Akay; Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci

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Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Sleep Quality in Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Systematic Review

Authors:

Hatice Oğuzhan | Gamze Akay | Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci

Publisher:

Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University

Main Topics:

Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Journal:

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.265-278

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345547

pISSN:

2687-2145

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 Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to systematically examine the data from published studies on evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in peediatric oncology patients. Material and Method: Databases including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute MDPI were searched between 1 January 2019 and 30 April 2024, yielding a total of 17,995 articles. Following an assessment for eligibility, 12 articles were ultimately included in the study. Exclusion criteria comprised abstracts, letters to the editor, review articles, systematic reviews, dissertations, and conference proceedings. Data analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Results: The review included six randomised controlled trials, five quasi-experimental studies, and one systematic review with meta-analysis. The studies included in the review found a positive improvement in sleep problems in children who received exercise, a significant reduction in sleep problems in children who received sleep hygiene training, an increase in quality of life and elimination of sleep problems in children who received sleep therapy, and a significant increase in sleep quality in children who received music therapy and aromatherapy. Conclusion: Evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients have shown positive results. However, the number of studies is limited. Therefore, the number of studies that include evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients should be increased. At the same time, nurses working in clinics should be trained and supported in evidence-based practice.

 Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to systematically examine the data from published studies on evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in peediatric oncology patients. Material and Method: Databases including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute MDPI were searched between 1 January 2019 and 30 April 2024, yielding a total of 17,995 articles. Following an assessment for eligibility, 12 articles were ultimately included in the study. Exclusion criteria comprised abstracts, letters to the editor, review articles, systematic reviews, dissertations, and conference proceedings. Data analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Results: The review included six randomised controlled trials, five quasi-experimental studies, and one systematic review with meta-analysis. The studies included in the review found a positive improvement in sleep problems in children who received exercise, a significant reduction in sleep problems in children who received sleep hygiene training, an increase in quality of life and elimination of sleep problems in children who received sleep therapy, and a significant increase in sleep quality in children who received music therapy and aromatherapy. Conclusion: Evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients have shown positive results. However, the number of studies is limited. Therefore, the number of studies that include evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients should be increased. At the same time, nurses working in clinics should be trained and supported in evidence-based practice.

 Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to systematically examine the data from published studies on evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in peediatric oncology patients. Material and Method: Databases including Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus, and the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute MDPI were searched between 1 January 2019 and 30 April 2024, yielding a total of 17,995 articles. Following an assessment for eligibility, 12 articles were ultimately included in the study. Exclusion criteria comprised abstracts, letters to the editor, review articles, systematic reviews, dissertations, and conference proceedings. Data analysis was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Results: The review included six randomised controlled trials, five quasi-experimental studies, and one systematic review with meta-analysis. The studies included in the review found a positive improvement in sleep problems in children who received exercise, a significant reduction in sleep problems in children who received sleep hygiene training, an increase in quality of life and elimination of sleep problems in children who received sleep therapy, and a significant increase in sleep quality in children who received music therapy and aromatherapy. Conclusion: Evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients have shown positive results. However, the number of studies is limited. Therefore, the number of studies that include evidence-based practices to improve sleep quality in paediatric oncology patients should be increased. At the same time, nurses working in clinics should be trained and supported in evidence-based practice.

 Amaç: Pediatrik onkoloji hastalarında uyku kalitesini artırmaya yönelik yapılan kanıta dayalı uygulamalar ile ilgili yayımlanmış çalışmaların gözden geçirilerek elde edilen verilerin sistematik bir biçimde incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Yöntem: Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Scopus ve MDPI veri tabanları 01 Ocak 2019 ve 30 Nisan 2024 yıl sınırlandırılması yapılarak taranmıştır. Araştırmaya altı randomize kontrollü, beş yarı deneysel ve bir sistematik derleme ve meta analiz olmak üzere toplam 12 çalışma dâhil edilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırmaya alınan çalışmalarda; egzersiz yaptırılan çocukların uyku problemlerinde olumlu anlamda iyileşme, uyku hijyeni eğitimi verilen çocukların uyku bozukluklarında anlamlı derecede azalma olduğu, uyku terapisi alan çocukların yaşam kalitesinin artarak uyku sorunlarının giderildiği, müzik terapi ve aromaterapi uygulanan çocukların ise uyku kalitesinin önemli derecede arttığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Pediatrik onkoloji hastalarında uyku kalitesini artırmaya yönelik kanıta dayalı uygulamalar olumlu yönde sonuçlanmıştır. Fakat bu çalışmalar sınırlı sayıdadır. Bu yüzden pediatrik onkoloji hastalarında uyku kalitesini artırmaya yönelik kanıta dayalı uygulamaları içeren çalışmaların sayısı artırılmalıdır. Aynı zamanda kliniklerde çalışan hemşireler kanıta dayalı uygulamalar konusunda eğitilerek, desteklenmelidir.

Article Details

Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Sleep Quality in Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Systematic Review

Authors:

Hatice Oğuzhan | Gamze Akay | Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci

Publisher:

Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University

Main Topics:

Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Journal:

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.265-278

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345547

pISSN:

2687-2145

Cancer

Nursing interventions

Pediatrics

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Pediatri

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Article Details

Authors: Hatice Oğuzhan | Gamze Akay | Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci

Publisher: Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University

Main Topics: Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Journal: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.265-278

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001345547

pISSN: 2687-2145

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Authors:

Hatice Oğuzhan | Gamze Akay | Fatma Güdücü Tüfekci

Publisher:

Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University

Main Topics:

Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Journal:

Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri ve Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.7 Issue 1, pp.265-278

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001345547

pISSN:

2687-2145