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Sleep: An underemphasized aspect of health and development in neurorehabilitation

Olaf Verschuren1, Jan Willem Gorter2, Lesley Pritchard-Wiart3

  • 1Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Rembrandtkade 10, 3583TM Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Early Human Development
|July 17, 2017
PubMed

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Sleep deficiency negatively impacts children with cerebral palsy, worsening neurodevelopmental impairments. This review guides clinicians in assessing and managing sleep problems in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental Medicine
  • Pediatric Sleep Science

Background:

  • Sleep deficiency is underemphasized in children with neonatal brain injury, exacerbating neurodevelopmental impairments.
  • Limited research exists on managing sleep disorders in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review and analyze literature on sleep quantity and quality in children with CP.
  • To explore the implications of sleep deficiency on child development, health, and family well-being.
  • To provide clinical guidance on assessing and managing sleep problems in children with CP.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of existing research on sleep in children with cerebral palsy.

Main Results:

  • Sleep deficiency has unique causes and implications for children with CP.
  • Adverse effects of sleep deficiency impact child development, physical health, growth, and mental functioning.
  • Family consequences of sleep problems in children with CP are significant.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep deficiency is a critical, yet underemphasized, issue for children with CP.
  • Understanding and addressing sleep problems is crucial for improving outcomes in children with CP.
  • This review offers guidance for clinicians in neurodevelopmental medicine for sleep disorder management.

Keywords:
Cerebral palsyDevelopmentHealthNeurorehabilitationParentsSleep

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