Influence of sleep on developing brain functions and structures in children and adolescents: A systematic review

This systematic review examined the associations between sleep and brain functions and structures in children and adolescents aged 1–17 ys. Included studies (n = 24) were peer-reviewed and met the a priori determined population (apparently healthy children and adolescents aged 1 y to 17 ys), interve...

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Published inSleep medicine reviews Vol. 42; pp. 184 - 201
Main Authors Dutil, Caroline, Walsh, Jeremy J., Featherstone, Ryan B., Gunnell, Katie E., Tremblay, Mark S., Gruber, Reut, Weiss, Shelly K., Cote, Kimberly A., Sampson, Margaret, Chaput, Jean-Philippe
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2018
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescents
Brain
Brain - physiology
Child
Child Development - physiology
Children
Cortex
Humans
Neurodevelopment
Neuroimaging
Neurons
Preschoolers
Public health
Sleep - physiology
Toddlers
Neuroimaging
Brain
Neurons
Cortex
Neurodevelopment
Preschoolers
Toddlers
Children
Adolescents
Public health
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Summary:This systematic review examined the associations between sleep and brain functions and structures in children and adolescents aged 1–17 ys. Included studies (n = 24) were peer-reviewed and met the a priori determined population (apparently healthy children and adolescents aged 1 y to 17 ys), intervention/exposure/comparator (various sleep characteristics including duration, architecture, quality, timing), and outcome criteria (brain functions and/or brain structures, excluding cognitive function outcomes). Collectively, the reviewed studies report some relationships between inadequate sleep and resultant differences in brain functions or structures. Although the research presented supports and offers more insight into the importance of sleep for the developing brain of children and adolescents, no firm conclusions that apply broadly may be drawn from these results, particularly because of the diversity of the sleep variables and outcomes. However, it is clear that sleeping habits in the pediatric population should be prioritized. Health care providers should continue to recommend healthy sleep practices and adequate time for sleep, as they are essential for overall health, including brain health.
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ISSN:1087-0792
1532-2955
DOI:10.1016/j.smrv.2018.08.003