Beyond Polysomnography: Clinical Assessment of Pediatric Sleep Health and Sleep Problems

Lisa J Meltzer1, Courtney Paisley2

  • 1National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, G322, Denver, CO 80206, USA; University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus.

Sleep Medicine Clinics
|April 29, 2023
PubMed

Insights

This chapter reviews the Peds B-SATED model for pediatric sleep health and common sleep problems in children. It covers sleep across development and discusses clinical screening tools and questionnaires.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Pediatric sleep health is crucial for overall child development and well-being.
  • Understanding common pediatric sleep problems is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the Peds B-SATED model of pediatric sleep health.
  • To discuss common pediatric sleep problems across developmental stages.
  • To outline clinical screening methods and subjective sleep questionnaires.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric sleep health models.
  • Analysis of developmental aspects of pediatric sleep.
  • Examination of clinical screening practices and validated sleep questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • The Peds B-SATED model provides a framework for assessing pediatric sleep health.
  • Common sleep problems vary across infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
  • Clinical screening and subjective questionnaires are valuable tools for identifying sleep issues.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of pediatric sleep health is vital.
  • Early identification and intervention for sleep problems can improve child outcomes.
  • The Peds B-SATED model and validated questionnaires aid in clinical practice.

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