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Pediatric sleep disorders: a review of the past 10 years

T F Anders1, L A Eiben

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of California Davis, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 1, 1997
PubMed

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This review covers pediatric sleep disorders over 10 years, categorizing them and highlighting behavioral treatments for primary childhood sleep issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are common in children and adolescents.
  • A comprehensive understanding of pediatric sleep medicine is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.
  • Previous reviews have not comprehensively covered a decade of advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a 10-year review of the field of pediatric sleep disorders medicine.
  • To provide a developmental perspective on pediatric sleep disorders.
  • To categorize and summarize current knowledge on pediatric sleep disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A review of literature and clinical practice over a 10-year period.
  • Organization of information using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV).
  • A developmental approach was adopted to present the information.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric sleep disorders were classified into four main categories: Primary Sleep Disorders (Dyssomnias and Parasomnias), Sleep Disorder Related to Another Mental Disorder, Sleep Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition, and Substance-Induced Sleep Disorder.
  • Behavioral and supportive treatment methods were identified as the most effective for primary sleep disorders in children.
  • The review highlights the heterogeneity of pediatric sleep disturbances and their management.

Conclusions:

  • A structured classification aids in understanding the broad spectrum of pediatric sleep disorders.
  • Behavioral interventions are foundational for managing primary sleep disorders in pediatric populations.
  • Continued research and clinical attention are necessary to address the complexities of childhood sleep disturbances.
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