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Review
. 2003 Aug;18(4):274-83.
doi: 10.1016/s0882-5963(03)00087-3.

Developmental stages of sleep from birth to adolescence, common childhood sleep disorders: overview and nursing implications

Margaret-Ann Carno  1 , Leslie A Hoffman, Joseph A Carcillo, Mark H Sanders
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Developmental stages of sleep from birth to adolescence, common childhood sleep disorders: overview and nursing implications

Margaret-Ann Carno et al. J Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Aug.

Abstract

Sleep is an important physiological process with profound impact on the body. Sleep undergoes normal developmental changes and common sleep problems are seen in general pediatric practice. This article discusses normal developmental changes related to sleep, common sleep disorders experienced by children and how nurses can assist parents in coping with these changes and disorders.

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