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Screening and evaluation of sleep disorders in children and adolescents

Marsha Luginbuehl1, William C Kohler

  • 1Child Uplift, Inc, PO Box 146, Fairview, WY 83119, USA. childuplift@aol.com

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|October 20, 2009
PubMed

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Most children with sleep disorders go undiagnosed due to a lack of systematic screening by pediatric professionals. This article introduces a new process to improve the detection and treatment of pediatric sleep problems, enhancing children's well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Child Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric professionals often lack systematic processes for identifying and referring children with sleep disorders.
  • Current identification rates for pediatric sleep disorders are low, with only 2-3% of affected children receiving treatment.
  • Undiagnosed sleep disorders negatively impact children's learning, behavior, emotional health, and overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive screening, referral, and diagnostic process for pediatric sleep disorders.
  • To improve the detection rates of sleep disorders in children and adolescents.
  • To provide a framework for correcting sleep disorders that affect children's functioning and health.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a systematic screening tool for pediatric sleep problems.
  • Establishment of clear referral pathways for suspected sleep disorders.
  • Outline of a diagnostic approach to confirm and characterize pediatric sleep disorders.

Main Results:

  • The proposed process aims to significantly increase the identification and treatment of children with sleep disorders.
  • Implementation of the process is expected to reduce the prevalence of untreated sleep issues in pediatric populations.
  • Early detection and intervention are facilitated by the systematic approach.

Conclusions:

  • A structured screening, referral, and diagnostic process is crucial for addressing the high prevalence of undiagnosed pediatric sleep disorders.
  • This approach can effectively identify and manage sleep disorders, thereby improving children's academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical health.
  • Adoption of this process by pediatric professionals can lead to better health outcomes for children with sleep disorders.

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