Sleep in infants and young children: Part two: common sleep problems

Approximately 25% of children younger than 5 years experience some type of sleep problem. Whether the problem is acute or chronic, significant disruption to the child's sleep can occur and have a negative impact on the child and family. This article is the second in a two-part series on sleep i...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric health care 2004-05, Vol.18 (3), p.130-137
Main Authors: Davis, Katherine Finn, Parker, Kathy P., Montgomery, Gary L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child Behavior Disorders - classification
Child Behavior Disorders - diagnosis
Child Behavior Disorders - epidemiology
Child Behavior Disorders - therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Information Services
Medical History Taking - methods
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse's Role
Nursing
Nursing Assessment
Parents - education
Parents - psychology
Pediatric Nursing - methods
Physical Examination - methods
Physical Examination - nursing
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors
Sleep Wake Disorders - classification
Sleep Wake Disorders - diagnosis
Sleep Wake Disorders - epidemiology
Sleep Wake Disorders - therapy
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Summary:Approximately 25% of children younger than 5 years experience some type of sleep problem. Whether the problem is acute or chronic, significant disruption to the child's sleep can occur and have a negative impact on the child and family. This article is the second in a two-part series on sleep in infants and young children. The purpose of this article is to provide fundamental information regarding common pediatric sleep problems for the clinician to use when assessing a child's sleep behaviors or addressing parental concerns. The definition, impact, and clinical evaluation of sleep problems are discussed.
ISSN:0891-5245
1532-656X
DOI:10.1016/S0891-5245(03)00150-0