Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
Sandra Apelt
Germany
Research Article
Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder
Author(s): Philipp Hessmann, Jörg Heitmann, Sandra Apelt, Monika Balzer-Geldsetzer, Richard Dodel and Geert MayerPhilipp Hessmann, Jörg Heitmann, Sandra Apelt, Monika Balzer-Geldsetzer, Richard Dodel and Geert Mayer
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate health-related quality of life (HrQoL) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to investigate the impact of socio demographic and clinical parameters on HrQoL.
Methods: A total of 627 patients were consecutively recruited in 18 sleep laboratories in the state of Hessen, Germany. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess co-morbid disorders, depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory) and daytime sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale). HrQoL was evaluated with the generic EuroQol-Instrument (EQ-5D-3L index and EQ VAS). Influencing factors were analyzed using bivariate and multiple linear regression analyses.
Results: The mean EQ-5D-3L index was 0.86 ± 0.19, and the mean EQ VAS score was 66.8 ± 19.3. Patients primarily reported proble.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0277.1000256