Hypnic Jerks: A Scoping Literature Review.
A scoping review is an approach to identify or map the extent of key concepts and main sources and types of evidence available on a topic. Hypnic jerks are considered a parasomnia categorized as a sleep-wake transition disorder. Although hypnic jerks are considered a benign sleep/movement disorder, some of the latest research indicates that they may be a clinical characteristic for other sleep disorders that affect health care outcomes. This article conducts a scoping review of the literature to determine the extent, range, and nature of the research activity related to hypnic jerks and identifies research gaps in the existing literature.
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, 650 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA. Electronic address: ncuellar@ua.edu.
Norma G
NG
Cuellar
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, 650 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA.
Debra
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Whisenant
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, 650 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA.
Marietta P
MP
Stanton
D006801:Humans; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012107:Research Design; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*
Parasomnia; Polysomnography; Scoping framework; Sleep start