Relation between sleep disorders and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and adolescents: A systematic review

Abstract

Background: Sleep problems have a high recurrence in children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD) experience high rates of sleep problems.

Objective: Understand the relationship between sleep disorders and ADHD symptoms.

Methods and procedures: A systematic review was performed using electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Lilacs, and Psychology Database (ProQuest) systems. The quality of each article was assessed using a 5-criteria checklist, measuring relevant dimensions.

Outcomes and results: The review analyzed fifteen articles, were included that raised the realizations among sleep problems in the population of children with ADHD, obtaining a total of 1645 children and adolescents with ADHD that were compared with typical development groups. The articles selected for this systematic review of observational design have a high quality.

Conclusions and implications: Children and adolescents with ADHD have sleep problems, which may exacerbate or be the cause of the ADHD clinic, affecting the quality of life of children and their families. Early inquiry and a timely approach can contribute to reducing the severity of ADHD symptoms.

Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Childhood sleep; Sleep disorders; Sleep quality.