ArticleJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Development, testing, and feasibility of a customized mobile application for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk assessment: A hospital-based pilot study.
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Abstract
introductionObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most prevalent form of sleep-related breathing disorder has practical and financial limitations in diagnosis by polysomnography, hence OSA risk-assessment can identify OSA-related symptoms early.
objectivesTo develop a mobile application for OSA-risk assessment and tests its validity, feasibility, and application in a hospital-based pilot sample. STUDY DESIGN AND
methodsThe study comprised of two parts. PART I: Development of a mobile application "OSA-Risk Assessment Tool" using automated questionnaires. PART II: A pilot study to screen OSA-risk in 200 patients (100 adults,100 children) from the orthodontic OPD of a Govt. Dental Hospital, using the mobile application. Internal validation by manual and mobile-based methods was done on 30 random patients. Non-parametric tests assessed the statistical differences between OSA-risk and nonOSA-risk variables.
resultsThe prevalence of OSA-risk was 21.4% in adults and 8% in children. In adults, OSA-risk showed significantly greater neck circumference (p = 0.0001), waist circumference(p = 0.001), body mass index(p = 0.008), daytime sleepiness, headache, and mouth breathing(p = 0.0001). In children, OSA-risk is associated with a dry mouth on awakening, daytime sleepiness, and mouth breathing, and nocturnal enuresis. The low OSA-risk patients were suggested standardized preventive management counseling and orthodontic interventions while medium to high-risk underwent sleep-specialist referrals.
conclusionsThis study supports the feasibility and usability of the mobile application "OSA-risk assessment tool" in a hospital setup. This cost-effective tool can be advocated for self-evaluation, early detection, and awareness in pandemic times. The future upgraded versions may include preventive modules and real-time coordination with the nearest sleep clinics and specialists.
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