Interest in Information about Nightmares in Patients with Sleep Disorders

Study Objectives:

Despite the considerable prevalence of the nightmare disorder and its burden on the patient, nightmares are underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in sleep centers.

Methods:

A total of 1,125 patients in a sleep center undergoing routine diagnostic procedures for their sleep disorders completed a questionnaire about nightmares.

Results:

About 20% of the sample indicated an interest in more information about nightmare etiology and nightmare therapy—even patients who had never sought professional help previously.

Conclusions:

From a clinical viewpoint, health care professionals should be encouraged to ask about nightmares and, as a first step, internet-based self-help programs should be implemented for this patient group.

Citation:

Schredl M, Dehmlow L, Schmitt J. Interest in information about nightmares in patients with sleep disorders. J Clin Sleep Med 2016;12(7):973–977.

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