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. 2025 Aug 21;3(3):e70018. doi: 10.1002/pdi3.70018
Prioritizing pediatric sleep research Inline graphicSupport multidisciplinary research
Inline graphicEmpower cultural normativeness and beliefs
Inline graphicPrioritize sleep development in children
Inline graphicDevelop and distribute evidence‐based pediatric sleep guidelines
Inline graphicLeverage technology in sleep health initiatives
Improving clinical training Inline graphicIntegrate sleep health education into health care professionals' curricula
Inline graphicTrain healthcare providers in sleep education, intervention programs, and cultural competence
Inline graphicExpand sleep health training for non‐specialists (e.g., teachers)
Incorporating patient preferences Inline graphicEngage youth and families in sleep education initiatives
Inline graphicEncourage shared decision‐making in the management of sleep and sleep‐related disorders
Inline graphicIntegrate sleep health into child mental health initiatives, welfare, and education programs
Inline graphicCo‐develop and implement digital tools for sleep health
Collaborative, evidence‐driven approach Inline graphicRegularly update and produce evidence‐based guidelines
Inline graphicEstablish pediatric sleep networks and consortia
Inline graphicFoster global and local partnerships, collaborating with technology developers
Inline graphicDesign evidence‐driven strategies focused on long‐term outcomes
Inline graphicImplement large‐scale pediatric sleep data collection efforts
Integrating pediatric sleep into national health priorities Inline graphicPrioritize pediatric sleep as a public health issue
Inline graphicAlign sleep health initiatives with broader health goals (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, and education)
Inline graphicAdvocate for preventive pediatric sleep health care services
Inline graphicSecure funding pediatric sleep research
Inline graphicEnsure equitable access to pediatric sleep health care services and technology
Inline graphicEnsure insurance coverage for sleep health programs
Inline graphicIncorporate sleep education into school curricula
Inline graphicLaunch nationwide public health campaigns focusing on sleep health
Inline graphicAdvocate for policy changes that promote sleep‐friendly practices and healthy family sleep