Features of sleep quality disturbances in injured security and defense sector personnel

Abstract

Sleep quality disturbances are among the most common problems observed in security and defense sector personnel who have sustained injuries in the line of duty. Combat conditions, constant threat to life, physical pain, prolonged rehabilitation, and the psychological consequences of traumatic experiences create a complex set of factors that directly affect the structure, duration, and depth of sleep. In this category of individuals, sleep often loses its restorative function, becomes superficial and fragmented, and is accompanied by frequent awakenings, distressing dreams, or difficulty falling asleep.