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)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Dreaming |
| Keywords | Dream Nightmare disorder Nightmares Parasomnia Rem sleep Sleep disorders Sleep disturbances |
| Key findings | 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.