Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine
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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med · Apr 2008
Multicenter StudySleep problems in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: prevalence and the effect on the child and family.
To determine the prevalence of sleep problems in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their associations with child quality of life (QOL), daily functioning, and school attendance; caregiver mental health and work attendance; and family functioning. ⋯ Sleep problems in children with ADHD are common and associated with poorer child, caregiver, and family outcomes. Future research needs to determine whether management of sleep problems can reduce adverse outcomes.