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Sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy: An integrative review

Ana Luíza P A Lélis1, Maria Vera L M Cardoso1, Wendy A Hall2

  • 1Nursing Department, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Alexandre Baraúna, 1115 Rodolfo Teófilo, CE, Brazil.

Sleep Medicine Reviews
|February 14, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Children with cerebral palsy experience frequent sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Factors contributing to these issues range from intrinsic conditions to environmental and treatment-related aspects.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are common in children with cerebral palsy.
  • Understanding these disorders and their contributing factors is crucial for improving quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and synthesize information on sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy.
  • To explore factors associated with these sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published between 2004 and 2014.
  • Searched multiple databases using terms related to sleep and cerebral palsy.
  • Included studies in Portuguese, English, or Spanish involving children (0-18 years) with cerebral palsy.

Main Results:

  • Twelve studies were included, identifying eleven types of sleep disorders.
  • Common disorders include difficulty waking, insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety.
  • Twenty-one factors were linked to sleep disorders, categorized as intrinsic, extrinsic, and intervention-related.

Conclusions:

  • Children with cerebral palsy exhibit a variety of sleep disorders.
  • Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, alongside medical interventions, influence sleep disturbances.
  • Further research is needed to address these sleep issues effectively.

Keywords:
Cerebral palsyChildSleep disorders

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