Behavioural sleep problems in previously untreated children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.28, no.1, pp.19-24, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.1080/24750573.2017.1368365
- Journal Name: PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.19-24
- Keywords: Sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, management, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, children
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Although sleep symptoms are not included in the diagnostic criteria of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these problems are common in children with ADHD. The presence of sleep problems was associated with impairment in functionality and increase in ADHD intensity. The aims of the study were to evaluate sleep problems of children with ADHD who had never received any psychiatric treatment and investigate the effects of these problems in functionality.