A study on the prevelance of sleep disturbances in children with cerebral palsy- a cross sectional study

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ABSTRACT "A STUDY ON THE PREVELANCE OF SLEEP DISTURBANCES IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY-: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY" Background: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) frequently experience sleep disturbances, which can significantly impact their health, cognitive function, and quality of life (QOL). Sleep problems in CP arise due to motor dysfunction, spasticity, pain, comorbidities such as epilepsy and GERD, and environmental factors. Despite the high prevalence of sleep disturbances in CP, limited research has been conducted in India, particularly in rural and mixed-population settings. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and types of sleep disturbances in children with CP and their correlation with functional severity and QOL. Objectives: Primary Objective: To study the frequency and types of parent-reported sleep problems in children with CP aged 2-18 years. • Secondary Objectives: 1. To study the factors affecting sleep in children with cerebral palsy and to correlate the severity with the functional classification of children with cerebral palsy. 2. To study the Quality of Life (QOL) of children with cerebral palsy having sleep disturbances.