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Are sleep problems under-recognised in general practice?

S Blunden1, K Lushington, B Lorenzen

  • 1University of South Australia, Centre for Sleep Research, 5th Floor, Basil Hetzel Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville Road, Woodville, SA 5011, Australia. sblunden_sleepclinic@hotmail.com

Archives of Disease in Childhood
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Many Australian children experience significant sleep problems, yet parents under-report these issues during general practice visits. Increased awareness and discussion of pediatric sleep disorders are crucial for effective management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • General Practice Pediatrics
  • Child Health Outcomes

Background:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in children, impacting their health and family well-being.
  • Under-reporting of pediatric sleep issues in primary care settings is a significant concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of sleep problems in Australian children aged 4.5-16.5 years.
  • To assess if questionnaire-identified sleep problems predict their reporting during consultations.

Main Methods:

  • Parents of 361 children visiting general practitioners (GPs) completed the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children.
  • Sleep problems were assessed over the preceding six months, yielding disorder factors and total scores.

Main Results:

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  • 24.6% of children exhibited clinically significant sleep problem scores.
  • Parents reported sleep issues in only 4.1% of cases, with GPs discussing them in 7.9%.
  • Age-related decreases were noted for sleep-wake transition and obstructive breathing issues.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic sleep problems in Australian children are substantially under-reported by parents in GP consultations.
  • There is a critical need for greater community awareness and proactive addressing of pediatric sleep disorders in primary care.