Patient Education
Educating the patient, the bed partner or care taker is important for the management of
Patient education is important as it helps to prevent injuries to the self and to the bed partner. When these disorders are present during childhood, the most important aspect is the support of the parents. Educating the patient about the chronicity and recurrence of these episodes is important.
Advising patients and/or caretakers about the risks of injury to self and others during
Parasomnias - References
- Sleepwalking - (http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3131.htm)
- About Sleepwalking - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepwalking)
- Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) - (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/disorders_that_disrupt_sleep_parasomnias/article_em.htm)
Latest Publications and Research on Parasomnias - Part II
- Chronotypes and its association with psychological morbidity and childhood parasomnias. - Published by PubMed
- Probable Sleep Bruxism in Children and its Relationship with Harmful Oral Habits, Type of Crossbite and Oral Breathing. - Published by PubMed
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion for restless legs syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. - Published by PubMed
- French validation of the sleep disturbance scale for children (SDSC) in young children (aged 6 months to 4 years). - Published by PubMed
- The epidemiology of sleep disorders in Israel: results from a population-wide study. - Published by PubMed
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Sleepwalking poses threat to the sleepwalker. It is better that the person is diagnosed to be a sleepwalker so that his family can take precautions to safeguard his safety.