NightmaresEvidence & Dosage
REM sleep disorder, trauma, substance effects.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 12
- With abstract
- 8
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 0
- Highly cited
- 4
- Publication years
- 1997–2026
Nightmares in the context of Sleep
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Go to SleepTop studies on Nightmares
Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.
My Dream, My Rules: Can Lucid Dreaming Treat Nightmares?
Frontiers in psychology2019n=27824 influential citationsNightmares are defined as repeated occurrences of extremely dysphoric and well-remembered dreams that usually involve subjective threats to survival, security, or physical integrity. Generally, they occur during rapid eye movement sleep…
Nightmares: from anxiety symptom to sleep disorder.
Sleep medicine reviews20069 influential citationsThe DSM-IV-TR definition of nightmares-extremely frightening dreams from which the person wakes up directly-is unnecessarily narrow. Other emotions (anger, grief) have also been reported in nightmares, and direct awakening from a bad dream…
Assessment and Management of "Sundowning" Phenomena.
Seminars in clinical neuropsychiatry19977 influential citationsApproximately one quarter of patients with AD-type dementia reportedly exhibit disruptive, restless, and/or confused behavior that tends to be more apparent in late afternoon or early evening. Research has yet to document the phenomenon in…
Albträume bei Patienten mit Alzheimer-Demenz durch Donepezil
Der Nervenarzt20055 influential citationsDementia of the Alzheimer type (DAT) has been linked to losses of cholinergic function in the brain. The acetylcholinesterase inhibitors donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine improve cognitive performance in manifest dementia. These…
Dreams and nightmares during the pandemic Träume und Albträume während der Pandemie
Somnologie20224 influential citationsThe pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had a huge impact on public mental health. This was also reflected in dreams. Not only did people start to remember more dreams, but dream content changed as themes like…
Albträume der Vorhofflimmerablation Nightmares in atrial fibrillation ablation – Identification, management, and prevention of complications in radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation
Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie20072 influential citationsRadiofrequency ablation is increasingly being established as a curative treatment option for atrial fibrillation refractory to antiarrhythmic drug therapy. Especially catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is associated with significant…
Schlaf auf der Intensivstation
Somnologie20201 influential citationsMany patients are treated in intensive care units daily, often over a long period of time. Sleep plays a role that should not be underestimated for these patients. Sleep disorders are a relevant problem for intensive care patients and lead…
Einfluss der Bildschirmzeit auf die Schlafqualität Studierender
Somnologie - Schlafforschung und Schlafmedizin2022n=149Zusammenfassung Einleitung Die regenerative Wirkung des Schlafes ist für die körperliche, kognitive, emotionale und behaviorale Tagesleistung im Studium von essenzieller Bedeutung. Neben dem Stress im Studierendenalltag nimmt auch die…
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