معرفی
Maria Lönn serves as an Affiliate Researcher at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in pediatric sleep interventions for children with ADHD through non-pharmacological approaches like weighted blankets. Holding a PhD in Health and Lifestyle, she is a certified Occupational Therapist with an MSc in Statistics, enabling rigorous mixed-methods research.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Health and Lifestyle
- Occupational Therapist certification
- MSc in Statistics
Lönn's research integrates occupational therapy principles with statistical analysis to evaluate sleep interventions for neurodiverse children. She examines both quantitative outcomes (sleep efficiency, adherence metrics) and qualitative dimensions (child/parent experiences), focusing on practical implementation in home settings. Her work bridges clinical pediatrics, sleep medicine, and evidence-based occupational therapy practice.
Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on weighted blankets for pediatric ADHD sleep disorders. Studies employ randomized controlled trials, longitudinal assessments, and systematic reviews, demonstrating methodological evolution from exploratory qualitative work to robust efficacy trials. Key themes include intervention adherence, cultural adaptation (Swedish context), and multidimensional outcome measurement spanning physiological and well-being metrics.
Maria Lönn actively contributes to Halmstad University's SLEEP and REGrOT research projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop clinically applicable sleep interventions. Her work emphasizes translating research into practical occupational therapy frameworks for pediatric rehabilitation settings.
