Subjective reports of sleep disturbance indicate that 70–91% of patients with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Nightmares are …

Symptoms of sleep disturbance, particularly nightmares and insomnia, are a central feature
of post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Emerging evidence suggests that specific …

Sleep disorders, such as insomnia and nightmares, are common problems in post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), exert a strong negative influence on the quality of life and are a great …

Objective: To present a critical review of the literature and research on sleep difficulties in
adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), more specifically the existing treatment …

Sleep disturbances are among the most commonly endorsed symptoms of post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). Treatment modalities that are effective for the waking symptoms of …

Sleep disturbances are often viewed as a secondary symptom of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), thought to resolve once PTSD has been treated. Specific screening …

Abstract Purpose of Review Comorbidity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and
insomnia, nightmares, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is high. We review recent …

Sleep disturbances (SD) are a core clinical feature of PTSD. The goal of the study was to
determine the influence of patient‐related characteristics, disorder‐related characteristics …

Highlights•Sleep disturbances are observed at high rates within trauma-exposed groups
and contribute to the development and maintenance of PTSD.•Cognitive-behavioral therapy …

According to DSM IV criteria, sleep disturbances are incorporated in the definition of post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These include the re-experiencing symptoms (nightmares …