Sleep quantity and its relation with physical activity in children with cerebral palsy; insights using actigraphy.

Denise J M SmitMaremka ZwinkelsTim TakkenRaquel Y HulstJanke F de GrootKristel LankhorstOlaf W Verschuren

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2020)

Our findings suggest that children with CP are getting the recommended sleep duration, and that sedentary behaviour is correlated with sleep quantity in children with CP and may be more applicable to children with better motor functions. Future studies using more elaborate, objective sleep quantity and quality measures are recommended.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
sleep quality
children with cerebral palsy
depressive symptoms
quality improvement