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Sleep Disorders and Chronic Pain Syndromes in the Pediatric Population
Ann Oh1, Angelina Koehler2, Marcy Yonker2
1Division of Neurology, UCSF Pediatric Headache Center, University of California, San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Mission Hall, 550 16th Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|December 8, 2023
Summary
Sleep problems worsen chronic pain in youth, impacting self-efficacy and quality of life. Addressing sleep issues may prevent long-term pain and improve overall health outcomes for children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric chronic pain research
- Sleep medicine
- Adolescent health
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are prevalent in children and adolescents with chronic pain.
- Sleep loss exacerbates pain perception and hinders self-efficacy development.
- The sleep-pain-mood cycle negatively impacts young individuals' quality of life.
Approach:
- This review examines the cyclical relationship between sleep, pain, and mood in pediatric populations.
- It discusses sleep assessment and diagnostic methods for youth.
- The review covers sleep disturbances in specific pediatric pain conditions.
Key Points:
- The interplay between sleep, pain, and mood is bidirectional in children and adolescents.
- Sleep assessment and diagnostics are crucial for managing chronic pain in youth.
- Specific pain conditions like headaches, musculoskeletal pain, and rheumatologic disorders present unique sleep challenges.
Conclusions:
- Interventions targeting sleep disorders can potentially prevent pain chronification and improve functional outcomes.
- Pharmacological and behavioral strategies can enhance sleep quality and alleviate pain in pediatric chronic pain patients.
- Optimizing sleep is essential for improving the overall well-being and quality of life for young individuals with chronic pain.
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