Nightmare Disorder.
Sleep Med Clin
; 19(1): 111-119, 2024 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38368059
ABSTRACT
This article presents a comprehensive review of nightmare disorder, covering diagnosis, treatment approaches, guidelines, and considerations. It begins with an introduction, defining the disorder and addressing its prevalence and psychosocial implications. The article explores assessment tools for diagnosis and then delves into psychological and pharmacologic treatment modalities, examining their efficacy and side effects. Considerations for optimizing therapeutic outcomes are highlighted, including medication versus psychotherapy, co-morbidities, cultural implications, and the use of technology and service animals. The review concludes by offering key recommendations for effective treatment and clinical care for individuals with nightmare disorder.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychotherapy
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Dreams
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Sleep Med Clin
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
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