Sleep and Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Review of Current Evidence and Environmental Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Children

Risha Dutt²  Mary Roduta-Roberts¹  Cary A. Brown¹ 

[1] Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB T6G2G4, Canada;

关键词: sleep;    children;    cerebral palsy;    environment;    light;    sound;    bedding;    temperature;   

DOI  :  10.3390/children2010078

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Between 23%–46% of children with cerebral palsy experience sleep problems. Many of the sensory-motor and cognitive features of cerebral palsy (such as immobility, pain, and seizures) act as predisposing factors for sleep problems in this population. This paper presents the background related to the etiology and consequences of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy. The relationship between pain and sleep is emphasized, as the risk of pain is highly prevalent in children with cerebral palsy. The review concludes with a discussion of the evidence-base for environmental non-pharmacological interventions based on light, temperature, sound and bedding to promote sleep for children with cerebral palsy.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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