Examining the effects of applying ActiGraph low-frequency extension feature to analyze the sleeping behaviours of preschool-aged children

This study compares sleep outcome measures obtained using normal- and low-frequency extension (LFE) settings (Actilife). Forty-two children (aged 3 –6 years) were instructed to wear an ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer on their hip for 7 days, 24 h/day. Total sleep time (min), sleep efficiency (%), and number and cumulative length (min) of awakening were used to compare the settings. Results suggest that the LFE setting results in significant but relatively small reductions in the sleep metrics of children. Trial registration no.: clincialtrials.gov (ID no. NCT02223234) Novelty LFE setting, available through ActiGraph, estimates a significantly reduced total sleep time and efficiency.

Source: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism - August 11, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Hannah J. Coyle-Asbil Becky Breau David W.L. Ma Jess Haines Lori Ann Vallis Source Type: research