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Assessment and treatment of common pediatric sleep disorders

Sricharan Moturi1, Kristin Avis

  • 1Pediatric Pulmonary Division, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alabama.

Psychiatry (Edgmont (Pa. : Township))
|July 13, 2010
PubMed

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Disrupted sleep in children and adolescents impairs cognitive function. Behavioral interventions and treatments for pediatric sleep disorders offer significant improvements for better sleep and cognitive health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

  • Chronic sleep disruption in children and adolescents is linked to cognitive deficits.
  • Pediatric sleep problems are prevalent and impact development.
  • Effective interventions are crucial for improving child and adolescent well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common pediatric sleep disorders.
  • To outline clinically applicable approaches for sleep complaints.
  • To discuss pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for pediatric sleep issues.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence on pediatric sleep.
  • Synthesis of findings on behavioral interventions.
  • Analysis of treatment strategies for common sleep disorders.

Main Results:

  • Behavioral interventions (e.g., graduated extinction, parent education) yield significant improvements, especially in young children.
  • Evidence supports the efficacy of various treatments for pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Understanding sleep disorder conditions is key to effective management.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted interventions can effectively address pediatric sleep problems.
  • Addressing sleep issues in children and adolescents is vital for cognitive health.
  • A combination of behavioral and medical approaches can manage common sleep disorders.

Keywords:
adolescentschildrendiagnosismanagementsleepsleep disorders

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