ArticleNature and science of sleep2024
Test-Retest Reliability of Epworth Sleepiness Scale Score in Patients with Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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- What do we know about the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in women? A review of the evidence.Sleep medicine reviews · 2026Review
- Targeted exercise interventions on stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in PhD students.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- Dimensionality and reliability of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in dental patients referred for oral appliance therapy.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Article
- Reply to "Exploring New Avenues for OSA Screening: Optimization and Future Perspectives of Nomogram for Hypertensive Patients" [Response to Letter].Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
- Association Between Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) and Cognitive Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
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Abstract
Study Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and investigate the effects of different follow-up techniques and various factors on ESS score discrepancies. Methods: This study prospectively enrolled participants diagnosed with OSA at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from October 2022 to May 2023. Each participant completed a polysomnography (PSG) and the Chinese version of the ESS. Initial ESS evaluations were performed before the PSG and were reassessed either face-to-face or on telephone within a week. Analysis involved Bland-Altman plots, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and calculation of mean differences. Results: We included 382 patients with untreated OSA, averaging 43.52 years old, with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 26.54 kg/m Conclusion: This study underscores the significance of repeated ESS testing to improve the reliability of sleepiness evaluations in patients with OSA. Further studies should aim to confirm these findings in a broader demographic and develop refined methods for more precise sleepiness assessments among different OSA groups.
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