Types and treatment of pediatric sleep disturbances

Abstract

This article provides an overview of pediatric sleep disturbances with emphases on types and treatments. Relationships between sleep disorders and comorbid conditions function to exacerbate and maintain both disorders. An estimated 20% of teenagers experience chronic partial sleep deprivation, resulting in problems with memory, attention, and behavior control. Treatment of choice for chronic partial sleep deprivation involves a comprehensive approach to regularizing the adolescent's sleep -wake schedule. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) calls into question the validity of upward trends in prescribing for children and adolescents who report sleep problems. The AAP has issued a consensus statement on prescribing hypnotics to children and adolescents, arguing that further clinical trials are necessary to determine appropriate pediatric dosages. The AAP recommends that pediatricians educate families about good sleep practices and behavioral interventions. C 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Adolescentes Com Sonolência Diurna Excessiva Passam Mais Tempo Em Comportamento Sedentário

“…A prevalência dos distúrbios de sono na infância e adolescência é estimada entre 20% e 30% 20 . Os adolescentes investigados apresentaram prevalência de 53,6% de baixa duração de sono, sendo superior aos 20% identificados em adolescentes residentes em zonas rurais do Sul do Brasil 14 e aos 15,5% identificados em adolescentes europeus 21 .…”

Future trends in the application and impact of psychopharmacology within the school setting

“…As a result, research has demonstrated the utility of a number of these agents for the partial remediation of the signs and symptoms of many childhood disorders. In the preceding articles, advances in the pharmacological treatment of ADHD (see Vaughan, Roberts, & Needelman, 2009); bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders (see Noggle & Dean, 2009a); depressive disorders (see Noggle & Dean, 2009b); sleep disturbances (see Hamilton, 2009); seizures and epilepsy (see Titus & Thio, 2009); and pervasive developmental disorders (see Floyd & McIntosh, 2009;Noggle & Dean, 2009a) have been discussed. In addition, issues pertaining to the changing role of psychological professionals within the schools have been offered.…”