Svensk definition
Parasomni kännetecknad av delvist uppvaknande under stadie IV under icke-REM-sömn. Drabbade individer uppvisar halvmedvetet beteende som att gå omkring, men är svåra att väcka helt. Tillståndet drabbar främst barn med en topp i åldrarna 4-6.
Engelsk definition
A parasomnia characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semipurposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken. Children are primarily affected, with a peak age range of 4-6 years.
Svenska synonymer
Somnambulism
Engelska synonymer
Sleepwalking — Sleep Walking Disorder — Sleep Walking Disorders — Nocturnal Wandering — Wandering, Nocturnal — Sleep Walking