scholarly journals Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Sleep Problems: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Practices in a Group of Community Child Psychiatrists

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Ali Anwar ◽  
Michael Yingling ◽  
Alicia Zhang ◽  
Ujjwal Ramtekkar ◽  
Ginger Nicol
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Child Psychiatrists ◽  
Pediatric Sleep

scholarly journals Attitudes and reported practice of paediatricians and child psychiatrists regarding the assessment and treatment of ADHD in Ireland

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-191
Author(s):  
F. Honorio Neto ◽  
M. Tatlow-Golden ◽  
A. Mulligan ◽  
B. Gavin ◽  
F. McNicholas
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Original Data ◽  
National Study ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Treatment Regimes ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Paediatric Service ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Child Psychiatrists

ObjectivesThis mixed-method national survey has obtained original data on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) attitudes, assessment and treatment regimes reported by paediatricians and child psychiatrists; and has compared their clinics. It has examined the extent of involvement of Irish paediatricians in the management of ADHD.MethodsA questionnaire was designed, based on a review of literature and ADHD guidelines, and piloted by expert clinicians. Universal recruitment was conducted among Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) consultants (n=71) and community/general paediatric consultants (n=72). Quantitative and qualitative data was collected and analysed.ResultsThere was an overall response rate of 43%. A dedicated ADHD clinic is offered in 79% of CAMHS services, but only in one paediatric service. Participants reported that the assessment of ADHD involves multidisciplinary work and this was only established in CAMHS clinics. Medication is initiated by 82% of child psychiatrists and only 22% of paediatricians.ConclusionsThis first national study of ADHD attitudes and practices presents comprehensive data regarding the management of children with ADHD in CAMHS and paediatric settings in Ireland. Paediatricians reported a minor role in managing ADHD. Study limitations are related to subjective reporting rather than case note audit, and a moderate response rate for the paediatricians’ participants.

Common pediatric sleep problems.

2015 ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Meltzer ◽  
Valerie McLaughlin Crabtree
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Pediatric Sleep

Sleep Disorders and Depression

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen E. Carney ◽  
Taryn G. Moss
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disorder ◽  
Clinical Management ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Bidirectional Relationship ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Almost All

Major depressive disorder (MDD) commonly occurs with several sleep disorders, including hypersomnia, breathing or limb-related sleep disturbances, and most notably chronic insomnia. A bidirectional relationship exists between sleep and mood problems, and both issues often warrant timely clinical management. However, there are several assessment- and treatment-related complexities that complicate the clinical management of such patients. For example, there are several overlapping symptoms for MDD and both insomnia and hypersomnia, and the two sleep conditions are both listed as possible symptoms in the diagnostic criteria for MDD. This has led to a well-documented problem of underrecognizing and undertreating these significant disorders in the context of MDD. Moreover, certain effective depression treatments can actually worsen the coexisting sleep disorder. Understanding and treating both disorders (i.e., MDD and the co-occurring sleep disorder) is imperative for effective clinical care. Almost all (i.e., up to 90%) of those with depression report sleep problems. This chapter provides an overview of the etiologic, assessment, and treatment issues inherent in this very large, highly prevalent group.

Pediatric sleep problems and social-emotional problems. A population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Hysing ◽  
Børge Sivertsen ◽  
Susan Garthus-Niegel ◽  
Malin Eberhard-Gran
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Pediatric Sleep

Treatment of Pediatric Sleep Disorders

2021 ◽  
pp. 587-624
Author(s):  
Chana Chin ◽  
Iris A. Perez
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Circadian Rhythm ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Prader Willi Syndrome ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Sleep Disorders ◽  
Pediatric Sleep

Sleep problems are common in childhood and are associated significant morbidities negatively impacting the patient and family and thus necessitating early intervention and treatment. This chapter is focused on management addressing the etiology and predisposing and precipitating factors of sleep disorders spanning from infancy to childhood and adolescence. Current recommendations for safe infant sleep, promotion of sleep hygiene strategies in childhood, and treatment options of representative pediatric sleep disorders such as sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, sleep-related movement disorders, circadian rhythm disorders, and hypersomnia are reviewed. Additionally, management of sleep disorders unique to medical disorders such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Down syndrome, and autism also are addressed.

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