Sleep disturbance in traumatic brain injury: pharmacologic options

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Zafonte, Ross D.^{; *} | Mann, Nancy R. | Fichtenberg, Norman L.

Affiliations: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Wayne State University, 261 Mack Blvd., Detroit, MI 48201, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: +1 313 7459733; Fax: +1 313 7451063

Abstract: The role of sleep disturbance in the behavioral and functional sequelae following Traumatic Brain Injury is becoming increasingly well understood. Sleep disturbances occurs commonly in Traumatic Brain injury patients. Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury may experience sleep dysfunction during all stages of recovery. An effective understanding of the pathophysiology of sleep disturbance and the role medications play in both causation and treatment is essential for facilitation of rehabilitation management and functional recovery.

Keywords: Traumatic Brain Injury, Sleep, Pharmacology, Behavior

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-1996-7304

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 189-195, 1996