SLEEP DISTURBANCE AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: NEW INSIGHT

Disruptions in sleep-wake cycles are particularly prevalent after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Sleep disruptions may occur as main impact of brain damage or result other neuropsychiatric sequelae TBI, such anxiety disorder, depressive disorders, substance abuse, chronic pain, and/or medication consumption. Chronic discomfort (headache and broad presumably central origin) sleep difficulties (insomnia, disturbed breathing, periodic limb movements) about one five people with TBI. linked TBI need therapy. Although data specific to individuals is currently limited, cognitive-behavioral treatment be beneficial alleviating problems who have sustained This article aims raise awareness disturbance enhance diagnosis, assessment, therapy disclose new research opportunities.