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Paediatric neurodisability and sleep disorders: clinical pathways and management strategies

Aoife McDonald1, Desaline Joseph2

  • 1Paediatric Neurosciences, Evelina London Children's Healthcare, London, UK.

BMJ Paediatrics Open
|April 9, 2019
PubMed

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Sleep disorders are common and complex in children with neurodisability, posing diagnostic and management challenges. Prioritizing sleep support is crucial for these children, involving healthcare professionals and parents in service development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Sleep disorders frequently affect children with neurodisability.
  • The complex presentation of these sleep issues complicates diagnosis and management.
  • Parents and healthcare professionals prioritize improving sleep as a key healthcare outcome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore diagnostic challenges of sleep problems in neurodisabled children.
  • To discuss common sleep difficulties experienced by this population.
  • To outline strategies for establishing supportive sleep management services.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common sleep disorder presentations in pediatric neurodisability.
  • Discussion of diagnostic complexities and management hurdles.
  • Exploration of service models for sleep support, utilizing case examples.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disorders in neurodisabled children present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
  • A structured approach to service delivery is needed to address these complexities.
  • Parent and professional collaboration is essential for effective sleep management.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing sleep disorders in children with neurodisability requires specialized approaches.
  • Developing dedicated sleep support services can significantly improve outcomes.
  • Further research into tailored interventions for this population is warranted.

Keywords:
medical educationmultidisciplinary teamcareneurodisabilitypaediatric practicesleep

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