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Sleep disorders in children

J A Mindell1

  • 1Department of Psychology, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395.

Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
|March 1, 1993
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Pediatric sleep disorders, including dyssomnias and parasomnias, are common but not fully understood. This review examines childhood sleep issues, highlighting research gaps and future study directions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric sleep medicine
  • Child psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Sleep problems are prevalent in children, ranging from transient issues to those significantly impacting well-being.
  • Childhood sleep disorders are broadly categorized into dyssomnias (sleep initiation/maintenance difficulties, excessive sleepiness) and parasomnias (disruptions after sleep onset).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on pediatric dyssomnias and parasomnias.
  • To identify methodological limitations in existing research on childhood sleep disorders.
  • To propose future research directions in pediatric sleep medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Analysis of classification and characteristics of dyssomnias and parasomnias in children.

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  • Discussion of research limitations and future research needs.

    • Main Results:

    • Childhood sleep disorders are common, with varying impacts on functioning.
    • Dyssomnias and parasomnias represent distinct categories of pediatric sleep disturbances.
    • Significant knowledge gaps and methodological limitations exist in current research.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is crucial to better understand and address pediatric sleep disorders.
    • Addressing methodological limitations will enhance the quality of future studies.
    • Improved understanding can lead to better interventions for children's sleep problems.