Nightmares and Sleep Disturbances in Children with PTSD: A Polysomnographic and Actigraphy Approach Evaluation.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Observational study Peer reviewed
Population	Children with PTSD
Measures	polysomnography, actigraphy
Topics	Dreaming PTSD
Key findings	Children with PTSD show more nightmares and objective sleep disturbances, including lower sleep efficiency and more awakenings, than controls. The authors propose that sleep problems are central to pediatric PTSD and should be routinely assessed.

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Increased Mastery Elements Associated With Imagery Rehearsal Treatment for Nightmares in Sexual Assault Survivors With PTSD. Female sexual assault survivors with chronic nightmares	2004	Observational cohort	n = 44
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