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Master of Public Health

Correlates to Problem Behaviors in Pediatric Narcolepsy: A Pilot Study.

AUTHORS

Shelton AR , Malow B , . Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 2017 12 15; 13(12). 1435-1440

ABSTRACT

Excessive daytime sleepiness, the hallmark of narcolepsy, predisposes patients to serious performance decrements in multiple areas of function. Psychosocial dysfunction has been demonstrated in adults and children with narcolepsy. Several factors could influence psychosocial functioning in children. The objective of this study was to examine neurobehavioral problems in children with narcolepsy and to define associations with these problem behaviors.

Excessive daytime sleepiness, the hallmark of narcolepsy, predisposes patients to serious performance decrements in multiple areas of function. Psychosocial dysfunction has been demonstrated in adults and children with narcolepsy. Several factors could influence psychosocial functioning in children. The objective of this study was to examine neurobehavioral problems in children with narcolepsy and to define associations with these problem behaviors.

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