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Sleep Disturbance After TBI.

Surendra Barshikar1, Kathleen R Bell2

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5151 Harry Hines Blvd, 1st Floor, Suite 104, Dallas, TX, 75390-9055, USA. Surendra.barshikar@utsouthwestern.edu.

Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
|September 22, 2017
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Sleep disturbances like insomnia and sleep apnea are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can hinder recovery. Emerging research suggests sleep deprivation may also worsen neurodegeneration.

Area of Science:

  • Sleep science
  • Neuroscience
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research

Background:

  • Sleep disturbances are prevalent across all severities of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • These sleep issues, including insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, and sleep apnea, can become chronic.
  • Sleep deprivation in TBI patients impacts mood, cognition, and neurorecovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Update current knowledge on sleep science relevant to TBI.
  • Identify prevalent sleep disturbances in TBI patients.
  • Review evidence-based treatment options and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in sleep science and TBI research.
  • Synthesis of findings on sleep disturbances and their impact.
Keywords:
InsomniaSleep-wake disturbanceTraumatic brain injury

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  • Analysis of current treatment efficacy and identification of research gaps.

    • Main Results:

    • Sleep disturbances are common, chronic, and affect TBI rehabilitation and recovery.
    • Recent research highlights potential negative effects of sleep deprivation on neurorecovery and neurodegeneration.
    • New insights into basic sleep mechanisms and neurochemistry have emerged.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing sleep disturbances is crucial for optimizing TBI recovery.
    • Further research is needed to understand the long-term neurodegenerative impact of sleep disruption post-TBI.
    • Developing targeted sleep interventions is essential for improving patient outcomes.