Managing sleep problems in children with learning disabilities: the nursing role.

Sleep problems in children with learning disabilities are common and affect their health and learning, and the health and well-being of their parents and carers. The use of melatonin in this population is growing, but research on its efficacy and safety is conflicting. This article discusses the rol...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 20 - 24
Autor principal: Bull-Tyagi, Louise
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) 11/27/2017
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