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The impact of nutrition on sleep in people with an intellectual disability: An integrative literature review
Author(s) -
Harper Lynette,
Ooms Ann,
Tuffrey Wijne Irene
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12911
Subject(s) - intellectual disability , psychological intervention , sleep (system call) , inclusion (mineral) , gerontology , psychology , population , psychiatry , medicine , clinical psychology , environmental health , social psychology , computer science , operating system
Background People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience sleep problems. Sleep can impact on health and well‐being; therefore, evidence‐based interventions are required to improve sleep in this population. Method An integrative literature review was conducted on the impact of nutrition on sleep in people with intellectual disabilities. Following screening of papers ( n = 289), 14 papers met the inclusion criteria. Results Themes related to nutrition and improved overall well‐being, use of nutritional supplements, specific foods, links to health comorbidities and food fussiness. Conclusion This is the first comprehensive review completed on nutritional interventions to improve sleep in people with intellectual disabilities. Dietary patterns may be an important factor to improving the quality and quantity of sleep. However, the current literature regarding the benefit of improved nutrition on sleep in people with an intellectual disability needs to be interpreted with caution.