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Ahmed S BaHammam1, Tetyana Kendzerska2, Ravi Gupta3
1The University Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Box 225503, Riyadh, 11324, Saudi Arabia. ashammam2@gmail.com.
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|July 10, 2015
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in patients with depression. Treating OSA may impact depression, but results are mixed, highlighting the need to address both conditions concurrently.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and depression frequently coexist.
- Understanding the bidirectional relationship is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the link between OSA and comorbid depression.
- To evaluate OSA treatment's impact on depression.
- To assess depression's effect on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review of English-language studies.
- Searches conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
Main Results:
- Higher depression prevalence observed in OSA patients.
- Longitudinal studies indicate OSA increases depression risk, linked to severity.
- CPAP therapy's impact on depression yields conflicting results.
Conclusions:
- Depression is prevalent in OSA patients across community and clinic settings.
- Clinicians must recognize and treat both OSA and depression.
- Integrated treatment approaches are essential for managing comorbid conditions.
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