Sleep disorders in patients with ADHD: impact and management challenges

Dafna Wajszilber,1 José Arturo Santiseban,1,2 Reut Gruber1,2 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; 2Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab, Douglas Research Center, Montréal, Quebec, Canada Abstract: Attention deficit/...

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Autores principales: Wajszilber D, Santisteban JA, Gruber R
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Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2018
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Sumario:Dafna Wajszilber,1 José Arturo Santiseban,1,2 Reut Gruber1,2 1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; 2Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab, Douglas Research Center, Montréal, Quebec, Canada Abstract: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in childhood, enduring through adolescence and adulthood and presenting with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity and significantly impairing functioning. Primary sleep disorders such as sleep-disordered breathing, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, insomnia, and narcolepsy are commonly comorbid in these individuals but not often assessed and are therefore often left untreated. Sleep disturbances in individuals with ADHD can result in significant functional impairments that affect mood, attention, behavior, and ultimately school/work performance and quality of life. Previous reviews have described findings related to sleep but have neglected to examine potential impacts of these sleep disorders and ADHD on daytime functioning. This review investigates empirical findings pertaining to sleep abnormalities and related cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physical impairments in individuals with ADHD and comorbid primary sleep disorders across the life span. It discusses implications to management and highlights existing limitations and recommended future directions. Keywords: ADHD, impairments, sleep-disordered breathing, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, insomnia, narcolepsy