Nightmare Disorder.
Victoria R Garriques, Deepali M Dhruve, Michael R Nadorff
Sleep medicine clinics March 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.10.011 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractNightmare disorder is a prevalent condition with significant psychosocial impacts. This review describes its diagnosis using established assessment tools and evaluates both psychological and pharmacologic treatments, noting their efficacy and side effects. It discusses optimizing therapy by weighing medication against psychotherapy, addressing co-morbidities, cultural factors, and the roles of technology and service animals. The review concludes with recommendations for effective clinical care.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Dream Nightmare disorder Nightmares Parasomnia Rem sleep |
| Key finding | Effective treatment for nightmare disorder requires considering both psychological and pharmacologic modalities, along with individual factors such as co-morbidities and cultural context. |
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.