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Konstantinos Chaidas1, Kallirroi Lamprou2, John R Stradling2
1Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford OX39DU, UK.
Life (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Patient and partner Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores strongly correlate in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and improve with CPAP treatment. However, ESS scores do not reflect OSA severity.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Patient and partner perceptions of sleepiness may differ, impacting treatment assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between patient and partner Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores.
- To determine the correlation between ESS scores and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity.
- To evaluate the impact of CPAP treatment on patient and partner ESS scores.
Main Methods:
- 102 participants (51 patients, 51 partners) completed the ESS pre- and post-CPAP treatment.
- Statistical analysis compared patient and partner ESS scores at baseline and follow-up.
- Correlation analysis assessed the relationship between ESS scores and OSA severity (ODI).
Main Results:
- No significant difference was found between patient and partner ESS scores at baseline or follow-up.
- A strong correlation (p < 0.001) existed between patient and partner ESS scores.
- CPAP therapy significantly improved ESS scores for both patients and partners (p < 0.001).
- No significant correlation was observed between ESS scores and OSA severity (mild, moderate, severe) or oxygen desaturation index (ODI).
Conclusions:
- Patient and partner ESS scores are highly correlated and reflect treatment response.
- ESS scores, whether patient or partner-reported, do not correlate with OSA severity.
Keywords:
Epworth Sleepiness Scalebed partnercontinuous positive airway pressureexcessive somnolenceobstructive sleep apneaoxygen desaturation indexpartner reported Epworth scorepatient reported Epworth scoresleepinessMore Related Videos
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