ArticleJournal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM
Feasibility of portable sleep monitors to detect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a vulnerable urban population.
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- The effect of CPAP therapy on excessive daytime sleepiness and quality of life in subjects with obstructive sleep apnoea: an AB design study.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2021Article
- Enhancing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis With Screening Through Disease Phenotypes: Algorithm Development and Validation.JMIR medical informatics · 2021Article
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- Methodological strategies in using home sleep apnea testing in research and practice.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2018Review
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purposePortable sleep monitors may offer a convenient method to expand detection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet few studies have evaluated this technology in vulnerable populations. We therefore aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of portable sleep monitors for detection of OSA in a prediabetic, urban minority population.
methodsWe recruited a convenience sample of participants at their 12-month follow-up for a community-partnered, peer-led lifestyle intervention aimed to prevent diabetes in prediabetic and overweight patients in this prospective mixed-methods pilot study. All participants wore portable sleep monitors overnight at home. We qualitatively explored perceptions about OSA and portable monitors in a subset of participants.
resultsWe tested 72 people, predominantly non-White, female, Spanish speaking, uninsured, and of low income. Use of portable sleep monitors was feasible: 100% of the monitors were returned and all participants received results. We detected OSA in 49% (defined as an Apnea-Hypopnea Index [AHI] >5) and moderate-severe OSA in 14% (AHI >15) requiring treatment in 14%. In 21 qualitative interviews, participants supported increased use of portable sleep monitors in their community, were appropriately concerned that OSA could cause progression to diabetes, and thought weight loss could prevent or improve OSA.
conclusionsPortable sleep monitors may represent a feasible method for detecting OSA in high-risk urban minority populations.
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