title: Behavioural methods in the treatment of sleep disorders--a pilot study.
abstract: The efficacy of behavioural methods of treatment for severe sleep disorders was examined in a pilot study involving 35 children aged 1-5 years. Improvement occurred in 77%. Methodological issues concerning the selection of children for treatment, selecting adequate controls and outcome measures, and using parents as therapists, are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012056:Reinforcement, Social; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000628:therapy*