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ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2020

The distinct roles of OSA and depression severity in day- and night-time symptomatology in OSA patients: a pilot study.

Mariza van Wyk, Siobhan McCreesh-Toselli, Stevie Williams, Irshaad O Ebrahim

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Article in Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Mariza van WykConstantia Sleep Centre, Room 104b, Constantiaberg Mediclinic, Burnham Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa. mariza.v.w@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4824-2837
Siobhan McCreesh-ToselliConstantia Sleep Centre, Room 104b, Constantiaberg Mediclinic, Burnham Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa.
Stevie WilliamsConstantia Sleep Centre, Room 104b, Constantiaberg Mediclinic, Burnham Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa.
Irshaad O EbrahimConstantia Sleep Centre, Room 104b, Constantiaberg Mediclinic, Burnham Road, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa.
Harley-Davidson (United States) · US

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Abstract

purposeObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder and is associated with a number of comorbid conditions, including the frequent occurrence of depression. Notably, there is a considerate overlap in day- as well as night-time symptomatology in depression and OSA. In light of this, we aimed to disentangle the distinct effects of OSA and depression severity on day- and night-time symptomatology.

methodsThis pilot study (N = 320) utilized a retrospective chart review design and included both males and females who met the minimum diagnostic criteria for OSA. Daytime symptoms (sleepiness and fatigue) were assessed via questionnaires, while night-time symptoms were measured via polysomnography.

resultsMain findings include the following: (a) no association between OSA and depression severity, (b) depression severity significantly predicted increased sleepiness and fatigue (c) OSA severity significantly predicted increased stage 2 non-rapid eye movement sleep percentage, (d) OSA significantly predicted decreased stage 3 non-rapid eye movement sleep percentage and rapid eye movement sleep percentage. Overall, depression severity exerts the strongest influence on daytime symptomatology, while OSA severity exerts the strongest influence on night-time symptomatology. Moreover, with the exception of sleepiness, no overlap between day- and night-time findings was detected.

conclusionOSA and depression, although comorbid, possibly constitute distinct disease processes in this population group. Consequently, solely devising treatment targeting a reduction in apnoea-hypopnoea index might not be sufficient in alleviating debilitating daytime symptoms in treatment-seeking individuals.

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Severity of Illness IndexDepressionDisorders of Excessive SomnolenceFatigueFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsRetrospective StudiesSleep Apnea, ObstructiveStress, PsychologicalAHIArousalsContinuous positive airway pressureDepressionOSASleep disruption

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