ESS as a Diagnosis Resource Aid of the Syndrome of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Fortaleza University475 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the Epworth's sleepiness scale as a recourse aid in the diagnosis of the syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea. 475 patients attended this study, that sought the CESF to probable diagnosis of some sleep disorder. The data were collected from records, wich are of questionnaires, including the ESE, prepared by the CESF professionals and responded, previously, by the own patients. The study compared the result obtained in the scale of Epworth with the data of polysomnography. The analysis of data was performed using the SPSS, based on descriptive and inferential statistics, being used the average considering the standard deviation, and, to the crossing of variables, was used the chi-square test of Pearson, considering as significant statistically values of p\<0.05. The results showed that gender, age and BMI are predisposing factors to SOSA.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

475

Conditions

Sleep Apnea Mixed Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Charts of whose admission of patients was from October 2005 to July 2007 * Patients referred to the CESF for possible diagnosis of a sleep disorder Exclusion Criteria: * incomplete data * patients with concomitant diseases (heart disease, hormonal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neurological patients) * patients undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Epworth's sleepiness scale

Time frame: March 2007

Secondary Outcomes

Polysomnography

Time frame: May 2007