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Exploring the Connection Between Sleep Disturbances and Associated Symptoms in Pediatric Patients Following High-Energy Trauma: Insights from Ecological Momentary Assessment

  • By

  • Xiaoyan Feng

  • Xuelian Zhu

  • Lihong Zhu

  • Yanhong Ding

  • Yunfei Wei

  • Bijun Hui

  • Xuefang Wu

  • July 15, 2026

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    High-energy trauma in children is linked to severe injuries, high mortality rates, and significant psychological impacts.

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    Sleep disturbances in pediatric patients post-trauma are associated with symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and fear.

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    The study utilized ecological momentary assessment to monitor sleep status and related symptoms continuously for five days post-trauma.

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    Pain was identified as the most severe symptom affecting sleep quality, followed by anxiety, fear, and fatigue.

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    Factors influencing sleep quality and efficiency in children with high-energy trauma change over time during hospitalization.

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The relationship between post-traumatic sleep and related symptoms in children with high-energy trauma: a study based on ecological momentary assessment

  • by Xiaoyan Feng, Xuelian Zhu, Lihong Zhu, Yanhong Ding, Yunfei Wei, Bijun Hui, Xuefang Wu

  • July 15, 2026

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