Sleep-Related Behaviors during Nocturnal Sleep.
- Author:
Yu Jin LEE
;
Do Un JEONG
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Sleep-related behavior;
Parasomnia;
Injury
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hygiene;
Mental Disorders;
Parasomnias;
Spouses
- From:Sleep Medicine and Psychophysiology
2006;13(1):11-14
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Sleep-related behaviors observed in parasomnias can result in serious injuries of patients and/or spouses. Parasomnia is defined as undesirable physical or behavioral phenomenon occurring during sleep. If these disorders are accurately diagnosed, effective treatments are available. Often, these disorders can be even cured. Environmental management for patient and/or spouse safety and good sleep hygiene are the most recommended for individuals behaving abnormally during sleep. The aim of this article is to review the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of several sleep-related behavior disorders.
