Parasomnias

ABSTRACT

The fourth article is a unique literature review on COVID-19–related sleep disturbances among various populations, including patients at high risk for complications, health care workers, students, and patients who have been infected with COVID-19. Understanding and treating the more dramatic and violent parasomnias is vital for improving quality of life, reducing unintentional injuries, and decreasing distressing situations that arise for patients and family members. Safia S. Khan, MD, is an Assistant Professor, Sleep Specialist, and Family Physician, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Department of Neurology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas;an Attending Physician, Parkland Medical Hospital, Dallas, Texas;and an Attending Physician, Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas.