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Online screening for excessive daytime sleepiness: a feasibility study.
Jan Hlodak1, Andrea Madarasova Geckova1,2, Simona Carnakovic3,4
1Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Institute of Applied Psychology, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 21, 2024
Summary
An online screening tool and media campaign effectively raised awareness for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and narcolepsy. This approach shows promise in detecting undiagnosed sleep disorders and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) significantly impacts health and quality of life but is often undiagnosed due to low awareness.
- Underestimation of EDS symptoms contributes to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the feasibility of an online screening tool for EDS and narcolepsy.
- To assess the effectiveness of a media campaign in promoting the online screening tool.
Main Methods:
- An online screening tool utilizing the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Swiss Narcolepsy Scale was developed.
- A media campaign targeted adults aged 18-45 over one year.
- Feasibility was assessed via response rates, engagement, and prevalence of identified cases.
Main Results:
- 2,390 individuals accessed the screening link, with 568 (23.8%) completing it.
- 171 respondents (30.1%) were identified at risk for EDS, and 61 (10.7%) for narcolepsy.
- The average screening time was 15 minutes.
Conclusions:
- An online screening tool combined with a media campaign is a feasible method to increase EDS awareness.
- This strategy can help prevent the delayed detection of EDS and related sleep disorders.
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