Critical sleep interventions for nursing students: A pilot study of the Sleep Tool Kit
- Jane Frances Anyango 1 *
- Ruthie LaMar 2
- Constance E. McIntosh 1
- Cynthia M. Thomas 1
- 1. School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, United States
- 2. School of Nursing, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Abstract:
Background and objective: Nursing students often experience inadequate sleep duration and poor sleep quality, which can negatively impact their academic performance and overall well-being. Addressing these challenges through structured interventions may help improve sleep health. The aim of this study was to determine how the implementation of a Sleep Toolkit focused on improving sleep hygiene impacts students’ sleep patterns and quality.
Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design was used with 29 participants between March and April 2025. The Sleep Toolkit, adapted from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, was administered to promote better sleep hygiene. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, with descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference in average sleep hours (p = .350) or feelings of restedness (p = 1.00) after the intervention. Sleep-related habits also showed no significant change.
Conclusions: The Sleep Toolkit did not significantly improve sleep quality or duration. Longer interventions and behavioral reinforcement may be needed to achieve measurable improvement in students’ sleep outcomes.
- Keywords:
- Intervention; Pattern; Quality; Sleep; Sleep Tool Kit
- Received:
- November 09, 2025
- Accepted:
- December 24, 2025
- Published:
- January 23, 2026
- How to cite this article: Jane Frances Anyango, Ruthie LaMar, Constance E. McIntosh, et al. Critical sleep interventions for nursing students: A pilot study of the Sleep Tool Kit. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice. 2026;16(2):1-7.
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