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18 Nightmares Independently Predict Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Adults with mTBI
Objective:To investigate the informative value of nightmares on neurobehavioral functioning in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) beyond general sleep disturbance.Participants and Methods:A sample of 146 adults with mTBI (mean age = 45.1±16.0), recruited from a specialized concussio...
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Published in: | Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 2023-11, Vol.29 (s1), p.895-895 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Objective:To investigate the informative value of nightmares on neurobehavioral functioning in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) beyond general sleep disturbance.Participants and Methods:A sample of 146 adults with mTBI (mean age = 45.1±16.0), recruited from a specialized concussion treatment center, underwent an assessment of neurobehavioral functioning using the Behavioral Assessment Screening Tool (BAST), self-reported habitual sleep disturbance and quality (via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; PSQI), and reported nightmare frequency in the past two weeks.Results:Nightmare frequency was the strongest predictor of negative affect (ß = .362, p |
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ISSN: | 1355-6177 1469-7661 |
DOI: | 10.1017/S1355617723011001 |