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Sleep problems during and after paediatric brain tumours

Raphaële van Litsenburg1, Dana Kamara2, Elin Irestorm3

  • 1Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands.

The Lancet. Child & Adolescent Health
|March 23, 2023
PubMed

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Sleep problems are common in children with brain tumors, with excessive daytime sleepiness being frequent. High body mass index (BMI) is a key predictor of sleep disruption in these pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neuro-oncology

Background:

  • Brain tumors represent a significant cancer diagnosis in children.
  • Pediatric brain tumor patients face risks of sleep disturbances due to tumor, treatment, and psychosocial factors.
  • Adequate sleep is crucial for physical and psychological well-being in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current evidence on sleep issues in pediatric brain tumor patients.
  • To identify the prevalence, types, and risk factors of sleep problems.
  • To assess the effectiveness of interventions for sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on sleep in pediatric brain tumor patients.
  • Analysis of reported sleep problems, including excessive daytime sleepiness.
  • Identification of associated risk factors and intervention outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in children with brain tumors.
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness is a commonly reported sleep issue.
  • High body mass index (BMI) is a consistent predictor of sleep disruption.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical evaluation of sleep is essential for pediatric brain tumor patients.
  • Further research and intervention studies are needed to address sleep problems.
  • Managing sleep disturbances may improve overall well-being in this population.
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