A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) did not find an effect of imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) for nightmares as an add-on to treatment as usual in a sample of trauma-affected refugees. However, certain factors may have accounted for substantial variations in treatment outcomes. This study aimed to test whether symptom severity, cognitive functioning, use of an interpreter, motivation for...
Background: Sleep disturbances are widely reported in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although Dream Enactment Behaviour (DEB) has long been associated with PTSD, its high prevalence has only recently been recognized, sparking discussions about the classification of trauma-related sleep disorders. The impact of DEB on treatment outcomes in PTSD remains unexplored.Objective: To...
Sleep disturbances are often referred to as a hallmark and as core symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Untreated sleep disturbances can contribute to the maintenance and exacerbation of PTSD symptoms, which may diminish treatment response and constitute a risk factor for poor treatment outcome. Controlled trials on treatment of sleep disturbances in refugees suffering from PTSD...