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Correlation between Sleep Disorders and Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Zahra Ghorbanpour1, Seyed Ali Hosseini1, Nazila Akbarfahimi1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|July 23, 2019
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Children with spastic cerebral palsy experiencing sleep disorders often have reduced quality of life and independence. Addressing these sleep issues is crucial for improving overall well-being in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are prevalent in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP).
  • The impact of these sleep disturbances on functional outcomes remains an area of significant interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sleep disorders and functional abilities in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
  • To assess how sleep problems correlate with quality of life and independence in daily activities.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 62 children diagnosed with spastic CP (ages 4-12).
  • Utilized standardized questionnaires: Activities Scale for Kids, Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children, and CP Quality of Life questionnaire.
  • Data analysis performed using SPSS software.

Main Results:

  • Children with sleep and arousal disorders demonstrated significantly lower family health scores.
  • These children also reported a lower quality of life and reduced independence in their activities (P<0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Sleep disorders in children with spastic CP are associated with diminished functional outcomes.
  • Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing sleep disturbances to improve the health and independence of these children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cerebral palsyChildrenFunctionSleep disorders

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