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Giannaki CD, Sakkas GK, Hadjigeorgiou GM, Manconi M, Bargiotas P. Unfolding the role of exercise in the management of sleep disorders. Eur J Appl Physiol 2024:10.1007/s00421-024-05556-6. [PMID: 39031176 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-024-05556-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Sleep disorders are prevalent among the general population and even more in individuals suffering from chronic diseases. Recent data reveal promising effects of physical exercise as a non-pharmacological approach for improving sleep and managing various sleep disorders. However, more studies with proper design and methodology should be conducted in the future to obtain a clearer understanding of the subject. The role of exercise in preventing and improving sleep disorders is probably much higher than what is currently exploited. To fully exploit the potential benefit of physical activity on sleep disorders in the future, it is necessary to identify the relevant tools to assess sleep-wake disorders and establish specific exercise protocols tailored to different sleep disorders. The present manuscript aims to review the literature on the use of exercise in managing selected sleep disorders. Regular exercise, including short-term aerobic activity, resistance training, and mind-body exercises, can effectively improve sleep quality, particularly in cases of insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing. Additionally, increasing evidence supports the effectiveness of aerobic and strength training, and body-mind exercises such as yoga in managing sleep-related movement disorders. Exercise can be a safe, affordable, and efficient tool in enhancing sleep quality and improving sleep disorders. Per se, regular exercise could play an adjuvant role alongside with established therapies, or a valid alternative when the pharmacological approach is limited by side effects, interactions, or inefficacy. More research is needed to define how exercise affects the physiology of sleep, and consequently how to use exercise in patients with sleep disorders.
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- Christoforos D Giannaki
- Department of Life Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, 46 Makedonitisas Avenue, 1700, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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- School of Physical Education, Sport Science and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
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- Sleep Medicine Unit, Regional Hospital of Lugano, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Sleep and Motion Laboratory, Medical School, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Valentina P, Giovanna BE, Paolo B, Eleonora V. Effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on romantic relationships and intimacy among individuals with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and a meta-analysis. J Sleep Res 2024:e14262. [PMID: 38925562 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common yet often overlooked chronic sleep disorder with significant health implications globally. Bedpartners play a vital role in motivating individuals with obstructive sleep apnea to seek medical help, though their sleep quality may suffer, straining the couple's relationship. From September 2023 to January 2024, utilizing PubMed, Scopus, BioMed Central, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect and www.clinicaltrials.gov databases, this systematic review meticulously examined data from 27 studies to investigate how continuous positive airway pressure therapy, recognized as the gold-standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea, may positively influence psychological dynamics within couples. Additionally, a meta-analysis was conducted on nine studies, to assess the effect of continuous positive airway pressure on erectile function, which is often compromised in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The PRISMA checklist and specific quality assessments were followed to ensure methodological rigour and transparency. Findings reveal positive changes in conflict resolution for patients with obstructive sleep apnea post- continuous positive airway pressure adaptation (p < 0.05). Emotional functioning (p = 0.002) and social relationships (p < 0.001) also show improvements in bedpartners. While six subjective assessments indicate enhancements in sexual quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, challenges related to continuous positive airway pressure use as a barrier to intimacy are acknowledged. Focusing on male patients with obstructive sleep apnea, findings demonstrated a substantial improvement in erectile function post-continuous positive airway pressure utilization, with a Z-score of 4.84 (p < 0.00001). Female patients with obstructive sleep apnea using continuous positive airway pressure show no significant improvements in sexual functioning, while female bedpartners report positive changes. These insights emphasize the importance of holistic approaches in addressing the impact of obstructive sleep apnea on both individuals and their relationships.
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- Poletti Valentina
- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
- Sleep Centre, IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
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Niraula R, Singh A, DelRosso LM, Meghpara S, Keenan L. Age matters: association between age and depression severity at the time of OSA diagnosis and PAP adherence in adult patients. J Clin Sleep Med 2024; 20:859-862. [PMID: 38189369 PMCID: PMC11145059 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Numerous studies have shown an association and symptom overlaps between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and depression. However, data are limited on the association between age, sex, the severity of depression at the time of OSA diagnosis, and its impact on positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a validated depression screening and severity scoring tool recommended by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition). In this retrospective observational study, we evaluate the interrelationship between age at OSA diagnosis, depression severity, and PAP adherence. METHODS Patients with new OSA diagnosis, seen at the University of California San Francisco-Fresno Sleep Center between February and October of 2022, were evaluated. PHQ-9 scores for depression severity uses a 1 to 5 scale (1 = none, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 moderately severe, 5 = severe). The PHQ-9 was administered at the time of OSA diagnosis and follow-up. Average daily PAP usage hours were obtained from PAP devices between 1 to 3 months after therapy initiation. IBM SPSS version 29.0.0 was used to calculate descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients fit the inclusion criteria, of which 28 were women (36.4%). The average baseline apnea-hypopnea index was 34.5 (standard deviation 31.8), with a PHQ-9 mean of 8.3 with standard deviation ± 5.9. A Mann-Whitney comparison between the group with normal PHQ-9 scores and the group with PHQ-9 scores consistent with depression (score of 5 or greater) showed no statistically significant differences in apnea-hypopnea index (P = .470) or average night hour use (P = .195). There was a statistically significant difference in age between both groups (P = .031). Spearman correlation confirmed a negative, statistically significant correlation between PHQ-9 scores and age in patients with OSA. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that PHQ-9 scores at the time of OSA diagnosis are moderately correlated with younger age, with those patients younger than 50 years old having more moderate to severe depression scores than older patients. We did not find a correlation between age and PAP adherence or between PHQ-9 scores and PAP adherence. Our findings can help identify high-risk depression patients early in the diagnosis of OSA and bring awareness that the young adult population can be particularly vulnerable. CITATION Niraula R, Singh A, DelRosso LM, Meghpara S, Keenan L. Age matters: association between age and depression severity at the time of OSA diagnosis and PAP adherence in adult patients. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(6):859-862.
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- Rijesh Niraula
- University of California San Francisco, Fresno, California
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- University of California San Francisco, Fresno, California
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- University of California San Francisco, Fresno, California
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- University of California San Francisco, Fresno, California
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- University of California San Francisco, Fresno, California
- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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MacNeill AL, Doucet S, Luke A. Effectiveness of a Mental Health Chatbot for People With Chronic Diseases: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e50025. [PMID: 38814681 PMCID: PMC11176869 DOI: 10.2196/50025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND People with chronic diseases tend to experience more mental health issues than their peers without these health conditions. Mental health chatbots offer a potential source of mental health support for people with chronic diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether a mental health chatbot can improve mental health in people with chronic diseases. We focused on 2 chronic diseases in particular: arthritis and diabetes. METHODS Individuals with arthritis or diabetes were recruited using various web-based methods. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups. Those in the treatment group used a mental health chatbot app (Wysa [Wysa Inc]) over a period of 4 weeks. Those in the control group received no intervention. Participants completed measures of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7), and stress (Perceived Stress Scale-10) at baseline, with follow-up testing 2 and 4 weeks later. Participants in the treatment group completed feedback questions on their experiences with the app at the final assessment point. RESULTS A total of 68 participants (n=47, 69% women; mean age 42.87, SD 11.27 years) were included in the analysis. Participants were divided evenly between the treatment and control groups. Those in the treatment group reported decreases in depression (P<.001) and anxiety (P<.001) severity over the study period. No such changes were found among participants in the control group. No changes in stress were reported by participants in either group. Participants with arthritis reported higher levels of depression (P=.004) and anxiety (P=.004) severity than participants with diabetes over the course of the study, as well as higher levels of stress (P=.01); otherwise, patterns of results were similar across these health conditions. In response to the feedback questions, participants in the treatment group said that they liked many of the functions and features of the app, the general design of the app, and the user experience. They also disliked some aspects of the app, with most of these reports focusing on the chatbot's conversational abilities. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that mental health chatbots can be an effective source of mental health support for people with chronic diseases such as arthritis and diabetes. Although cost-effective and accessible, these programs have limitations and may not be well suited for all individuals. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04620668; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04620668.
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- A Luke MacNeill
- Centre for Research in Integrated Care, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Centre for Research in Integrated Care, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- Centre for Research in Integrated Care, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada
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Aggarwal B, Benasi G, Makarem N, Mayat Z, Byun S, Liao M, Giardina EG. Psychosocial factors are associated with sleep disturbances and evening chronotype among women: A brief report from the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network. Sleep Health 2024; 10:65-68. [PMID: 38007300 PMCID: PMC10922278 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2023.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate associations between psychosocial factors and sleep characteristics commonly linked to cardiovascular disease risk among racially/ethnically diverse women. METHODS Women from the AHA Go Red for Women cohort (N = 506, 61% racial/ethnic minority, 37 ± 16years) were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Logistic regression models were adjusted for age, race, ethnicity, education, and insurance. RESULTS Women with depression had ∼3-fold higher odds of short sleep (95%CI=1.69-4.61), 2-fold higher odds of poor sleep quality and obstructive sleep apnea risk (95%CI=1.42-3.70 and 1.34-4.24), 4-fold higher odds of insomnia (95%CI=2.42-6.59), and greater likelihood of having an evening chronotype (OR:2.62, 95%CI=1.41-4.89). Low social support was associated with insomnia (OR:1.79, 95%CI=1.18-2.71) and evening chronotype (OR:2.38, 95%CI=1.35-4.19). Caregiving was associated with short sleep (OR:1.73, 95%CI=1.08-2.77) and obstructive sleep apnea risk (OR:2.46, 95%CI=1.43-4.22). CONCLUSIONS Depression, caregiver strain, and low social support are significantly associated with poor sleep and evening chronotype, highlighting a potential mechanism linking these psychosocial factors to cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Brooke Aggarwal
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Sleep Center of Excellence, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
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- Sleep Center of Excellence, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Wang CA, Hsieh WC, Hsu TJ, Tsai FJ, Hsu CY. Obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. Postgrad Med 2024; 136:22-29. [PMID: 38011906 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2023.2288562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Diseases associated with chronic pain are typically a major source of stress for patients; and have been linked to herpes zoster (HZ) development. Here, we investigated whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potential stressor that increases the risk of HZ and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in affected individuals. METHODS The data used in this study were obtained from the National Health Insurance Research Database. The study cohort included patients aged between 20 and 100 years who had OSA during the period from 2000 to 2017 (with tracking completed until 2018). The case group and the control group were matched at a 1:1 ratio on the basis of age, sex, comorbidities, and index year, with patients who had outcomes before the index date being excluded. The outcomes considered in this study were HZ and PHN. The risk of HZ and PHN with and without OSA was calculated, and age, sex, comorbidities, and index year were adjusted for. RESULTS There were 25,211 patients in each group. Patients with OSA had a significantly higher risk of HZ (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.22) than those without did. The patients with OSA had also a significantly higher risk of PHN (aHR = 1.36) than those without did. In term of comorbidities, the patients with OSA without (aHR = 1.28) and with (aHR = 1.17) comorbidities had a significantly higher risk of HZ compared with those without OSA. In addition, the patients with OSA but no other comorbidities (aHR = 1.68) had a significantly higher risk of PHN than those without did. CONCLUSION OSA increases the risk of not only HZ but also PHN. Therefore, patients with OSA should be aware of the potential effect of the disease on their stress levels, as well as the increased risk of developing HZ and PHN.
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- Chih-An Wang
- Division of Respiratory Therapy, Ditmanson Medical Foundation, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Management Office for Health Data, Clinical Trial Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Medical Genetics, China Medical University Children's Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Education, Ditmanson Medical Foundation, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Management, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
- Center for General Education, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of General Education, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
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Lee MR, Jung SM. Obstructive sleep apnea related to mental health, health-related quality of life and multimorbidity: A nationwide survey of a representative sample in Republic of Korea. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287182. [PMID: 37319130 PMCID: PMC10270340 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study assessed the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on mental health, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and multimorbidity in Korean adults. METHODS The study included 8030 participants from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Ⅷ (2019-2020). The risk of OSA was assessed using STOP-BANG questionnaire. Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and stress was measured using a questionnaire. HRQoL was determined by EuroQol 5-dimension (EQ-5D) and Health-related Quality of Life Instrument with 8 Items (HINT-8) scores. Multimorbidity was defined as the presence of 2 or more chronic diseases. A complex sample multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted. RESULTS Participants with a high OSA risk were more likely to a have high PHQ-9 score (OR 4.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.80-6.65), total depression (OR 4.07, 95% CI 2.67-6.19) stress (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.85-2.95), lower EQ-5D (OR 2.88, 95% CI 2.00-4.15) and HINT-8 scores (OR 2.87, 95% CI 1.65-4.98), and multimorbidity (OR 2.62, 95% CI 2.01-3.41) than participants with low OSA risk. High OSA risk was significantly associated with all EQ-5D and HINT-8 items. CONCLUSIONS This study adds to the few population-based studies showing associations between mental health, HRQoL, and multimorbidity using nationwide data. OSA prevention might be helpful for good mental health, improving HRQoL, and comorbidity burdens. The results provide novel insights regarding the association between sleep apnea and multimorbidity.
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- Mee-Ri Lee
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Inje University, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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Fisker FY, Udholm N, Fuglsang M, Lundbye-Christensen S, Marshall NS, Bille J, Nyboe C, Udholm S. Risk of permanent social security benefits and overview of work participation among patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Med 2023; 108:16-21. [PMID: 37307696 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2023.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND In this nationwide study, we used Danish population registries to estimate the excess risk of receiving permanent social security benefits for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to track their labour force participation. METHODS We identified all Danish citizens receiving a diagnosis of OSA between 1995 and 2015. As a reference cohort, we randomly selected 10 citizens for each patient, matched by sex and birth year. Using the Fine and Gray competing risk regression, we estimated the cumulative incidences of receiving permanent social security benefits. Cox proportional hazard models were used to compare the risk of receiving permanent social security benefits in patients with OSA compared to the reference cohort. The Danish Rational Economic Agents' Model (DREAM) database was used to identify the labour market status prior to diagnosis, at time of diagnosis, and after diagnosis. RESULTS We identified 48,168 patients with OSA. A total of 12,413 (25.8%) patients with OSA had received permanent social security benefits, compared with 75,812 (15.7%) individuals in the reference cohort. Patients with OSA had a significantly increased risk of receiving permanent social security benefits when compared with the reference cohort (hazard ratio, 1.95; 95% CI, 1.88-2.02; and subhazard ratio, 1.92; 95% CI, 1.85-1.98). Work participation was lower for OSA patients compared to references at all time-points. CONCLUSION Patients with OSA have a moderately increased risk of receiving permanent social security benefits in Denmark after controlling for available confounders.
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- Filip Yang Fisker
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Centre for Integrated Research and Understanding of Sleep (CIRUS), Woolcock Institute for Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Anaesthesia Unit, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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Merrill RM, Ashton MK, Angell E. Sleep disorders related to index and comorbid mental disorders and psychotropic drugs. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2023; 22:23. [PMID: 37245028 DOI: 10.1186/s12991-023-00452-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Mental disorders positively associate with sleep disorders. This study will explore the moderating influence of comorbid mental disorders and whether selected psychotropic drugs correlate with sleep disorders after adjusting for mental disorders. METHODS A retrospective cohort study design was employed using medical claim data from the Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators (DMBA). Mental disorders, psychotropic drug use, and demographic data were extracted from claim files for ages 18-64, years 2016-2020. RESULTS Approximately 11.7% filed one or more claims for a sleep disorder [insomnia (2.2%) and sleep apnea (9.7%)]. Rates for selected mental disorders ranged from 0.09% for schizophrenia to 8.4% for anxiety. The rate of insomnia is greater in those with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia than in other mental disorders. The rate of sleep apnea is greater in those with bipolar disorder and depression. There is a significantly positive association between mental disorders and insomnia and sleep apnea, more so for insomnia, especially if they had other comorbid mental disorders. Psychotropic drugs other than CNS stimulants, primarily sedatives (non-barbiturate) and psychostimulants, explain much of the positive association between anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder with insomnia. Psychotropic drugs with the largest effect on sleep disorders are sedatives (non-barbiturate) and psychostimulants for insomnia and psychostimulants and anticonvulsants for sleep apnea. CONCLUSION Mental disorders positively correlate with insomnia and sleep apnea. The positive association is greater when multiple mental illness exists. Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are most strongly associated with insomnia, and bipolar disorder and depression are most strongly associated with sleep disorders. Psychotropic drugs other than CNS stimulants, primarily sedatives (non-barbiturate) and psychostimulants for treating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder are associated with higher levels of insomnia and sleep apnea.
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- Ray M Merrill
- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, USA
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- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 84602, USA
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Zota IM, Roca M, Leon MM, Cozma CD, Anghel L, Statescu C, Sascau R, Hancianu M, Mircea C, Ciocoiu M, Cumpat CM, Mitu F. Long-Term Adherence in Overweight Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypertension-A Pilot Prospective Cohort Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13081447. [PMID: 37189548 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13081447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, sedentarism, depression, anxiety and impaired quality of life. The long-term effectiveness of positive airway pressure (PAP) is insufficiently studied and limited by poor patient compliance. The aim of this pilot prospective cohort study was to evaluate long-term adherence in overweight patients with moderate-severe OSA and hypertension and to analyze changes in weight, sleepiness and quality of life. We performed a prospective study that included overweight patients with moderate-severe OSA and hypertension who had not undergone previous PAP therapy. All subjects received a standard physical examination, education regarding lifestyle changes and free PAP therapy for 2 months. After five years, the patients were invited to participate in a telephone-based interview regarding PAP compliance and completed standard questionnaires assessing adherence to medication, physical activity, diet, anxiety and quality of life (QoL). Only 39.58% of the patients were adherent to PAP 5 years (58.42 ± 3.70 months) after being diagnosed with moderate-severe OSA. Long-term PAP use results in sustained weight loss; improved blood pressure control, sleepiness and QOL; and lower anxiety and depression scores. PAP compliance was not associated with a higher level of daily physical activity or a healthier diet.
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- Ioana Madalina Zota
- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (II), Faculty of Pharmacy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences (Pathophysiology), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (III), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Medical Sciences, Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard No 1, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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Lee DW, Lee J. The association between long working hours and obstructive sleep apnea assessed by STOP-BANG score: a cross-sectional study. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2023; 96:191-200. [PMID: 36008500 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-022-01914-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The relationship between night-shift work and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is well known, but that between OSA and long working hours is still unknown. This study explores the association between long working hours and OSA. METHODS Using cross-sectional Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2020 data, we made multiple logistic regression models to calculate odds ratios (ORs) between weekly working hours and STOP-BANG scores for OSA screening. Stratified regression models by night or rotating shift work were also made. RESULTS In an adjusted model of STOP-BANG high-risk versus low-risk groups, the OR in the group exceeding 40 h/wk was higher but not statistically significant, 1.19 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66-2.15] compared to the group working 40 h/wk (standard working hours) or less. In the group exceeding 52 h/wk, the OR was 2.03 with statistical significance (95% CI 1.08-3.80). In the stratification analysis of daytime and night-shift work, the daytime worker results were similar to those in the non-stratified model. The point estimation values of ORs in the night-shift workers were higher than in the daytime workers; however, we did not observe a statistical significance. CONCLUSION Long working hours can increase the risk of OSA assessed by STOP-BANG scores.
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- Dong-Wook Lee
- Public Healthcare Center, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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Merrill RM, Slavik KR. Relating parental stress with sleep disorders in parents and children. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0279476. [PMID: 36696403 PMCID: PMC9876271 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether child sleep disorders positively correlate with parental insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea, and whether parental and child sleep disorders simultaneously positively associate with parental stress. Potential modifying influences of these associations by age, sex, and marital status will be considered. METHODS Analyses are based on 14,009 employees aged 18-64 with dependent children (n = 44,157) insured by Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrator (DMBA) in 2020. Rate ratios are adjusted for age, sex, and marital status. RESULTS The rate of parental stress is 3.00 (95% CI 2.33-4.85) times greater for those with insomnia and 1.88 (95% CI 1.59-2.22) times greater for those with sleep apnea. There is no increased risk of stress for those with hypersomnia. The number of dependent children filing one or more medical claims for a sleep disorder is 2.0%. Mean age is significantly older among those with a sleep disorder (17.1 vs. 14.4, t p < .0001). Child sex is not associated with the risk of having a sleep disorder. The rate of employee insomnia is 111% greater if their child has a sleep disorder, and employee sleep apnea is 115% greater if their child has a sleep disorder. The association between child sleep disorders and sleep apnea decreases with employee age (Wald chi-square p = 0.0410). The rate of employee stress is 90% greater if their child has a sleep disorder, 189% greater if they have insomnia, and 81% greater if they have sleep apnea. The strength of the association between insomnia and stress is greater for women (Wald Chi-square p = 0.0114), between sleep apnea and stress is greater for women (Wald chi-square p = 0.0010), and between sleep apnea and stress is greater for singles (Wald chi-square p = 0.0010). CONCLUSIONS Better understanding the connection between parent and child sleep problems and parent stress, and modifying influences, may improve treatment of these disorders.
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- Ray M. Merrill
- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States of America
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Shaik L, Cheema MS, Subramanian S, Kashyap R, Surani SR. Sleep and Safety among Healthcare Workers: The Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Deprivation on Safety. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58121723. [PMID: 36556925 PMCID: PMC9788062 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Almost one billion people worldwide are affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Affected individuals experience disordered breathing patterns during sleep, which results in fatigue, daytime drowsiness, and/or sleep deprivation. Working under the influence of these symptoms significantly impairs work productivity and leads to occupational accidents and errors. This impact is seen in healthcare workers (HCWs) who are not immune to these conditions. However, poorly controlled OSA in this subset of individuals takes a heavy toll on patient care due to the increased risk of medical errors and can also alter the mental and physical well-being of the affected HCW in various ways. OSA and safety issues have been recognized and mitigated among the airline and transport industries; however, the healthcare industry lags in addressing these concerns. This article reviews hypersomnolence and sleep disorder as key clinical features of OSA and their effect on HCW safety.
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- G9QC+GGM CMH Lahore Medical College, Abdul Rehman Rd, Sarwar Colony, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Brown RB. Hypertension, Anxiety and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19: Mediation by Dietary Salt. Diseases 2022; 10:diseases10040089. [PMID: 36278588 PMCID: PMC9590013 DOI: 10.3390/diseases10040089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This perspective paper used a grounded theory method to synthesize evidence proposing that sodium toxicity from excessive dietary salt intake is a potential common pathophysiological mechanism that mediates the association of hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and anxiety with cardiovascular disease and COVID-19. Increased anxiety in these conditions may be linked to a high-salt diet through stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, which increases blood pressure while releasing catecholamines, causing a "fight or flight" response. A rostral shift of fluid overload from the lower to the upper body occurs in obstructive sleep apnea associated with COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease, and may be related to sodium and fluid retention triggered by hypertonic dehydration. Chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system responds to salt-induced dehydration by increasing reabsorption of sodium and fluid, potentially exacerbating fluid overload. Anxiety may also be related to angiotensin II that stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to release catecholamines. More research is needed to investigate these proposed interrelated mechanisms mediated by dietary salt. Furthermore, dietary interventions should use a whole-food plant-based diet that eliminates foods processed with salt to test the effect of very low sodium intake levels on hypertension, anxiety, and obstructive sleep apnea in cardiovascular disease and COVID-19.
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- Ronald B Brown
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Lee YH, Auh QS. Sleep analysis results of portable polysomnography in patients with acute and chronic temporomandibular disorder. DENTAL RESEARCH AND ORAL HEALTH 2022; 5:83-93. [PMID: 36330079 PMCID: PMC9629329 DOI: 10.26502/droh.0052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate portable polysomnography (PSG)-based 'sleep' and pre-diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in acute temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and patients with chronic TMD. METHODS Randomly selected 25 patients with acute TMD (mean age, 42.58 ± 18.77 years; 14 females) and 26 age-and sex-matched patients with chronic TMD (mean age, 49.24 ± 17.52 years, 19 females) were enrolled. RESULTS The eight psychological subscales of SCL-90R had significantly higher values in the chronic TMD group than in the acute TMD group (all p < 0.05). There was no significant group difference in the respiratory event index examined using a portable PSG. OSA was observed in 57.7% in acute TMD, and 68.0% in chronic TMD, respectively. From the multiple regression analysis, palpation index was the strongest predictor of pre-diagnosis of OSA (OR = 17.550). Among the contributing factors for TMD, psychological stress (OR = 12.226), self-reported sleep problems (OR = 10.222), and above-average value of DEP (OR = 1.443) were followed. CONCLUSION Patients with chronic TMD were psychologically more vulnerable than those with acute TMD, and the existence of subjectively perceived sleep problems or objective sleep indices examined by portable PSG could affect TMD symptom severity in different ways.
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- Yeon-Hee Lee
- Department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital, Kyung Hee Medical center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital, Kyung Hee Medical center, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Mental Health Conditions According to Stress and Sleep Disorders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137957. [PMID: 35805615 PMCID: PMC9265846 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare associations between stress and sleep disorders (insomnia, hypersomnia, and sleep apnea), identify potential modifying effects, and compare associations between stress and types of sleep disorders with selected mental health conditions. Analyses were based on 21,027 employees aged 18–64 years in 2020 who were insured by the Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators (DMBA). The risk of stress (2.3%) was significantly greater in women, singles, and those with dependent children. The risk of a sleep disorder was 12.1% (2.1% for insomnia, 1.0% for hypersomnia, and 10.1% for sleep apnea). The risk of stress was significantly greater for those with a sleep disorder (136% overall, 179% for insomnia, and 102% for sleep apnea after adjusting for age, sex, marital status, dependent children, and sleep disorders). The risk of stress among those with sleep apnea was significantly greater for singles than for married individuals. Approximately 9.5% had anxiety, 8.5% had depression, 2.0% had ADHD, 0.6% had bipolar disorder, 0.4% had OCD, and 0.1% had schizophrenia. Each of these mental health conditions was significantly positively associated with stress and sleep disorders. Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia were more strongly associated with stress and sleep disorders than were the other mental health conditions. Insomnia was more strongly associated with anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and schizophrenia than was sleep apnea.
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Pal A, Martinez F, Akey MA, Aysola RS, Henderson LA, Malhotra A, Macey PM. Breathing rate variability in obstructive sleep apnea during wakefulness. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:825-833. [PMID: 34669569 PMCID: PMC8883075 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined by pauses in breathing during sleep, but daytime breathing dysregulation may also be present. Sleep may unmask breathing instability in OSA that is usually masked by behavioral influences during wakefulness. A breath-hold (BH) challenge has been used to demonstrate breathing instability. One measure of breathing stability is breathing rate variability (BRV). We aimed to assess BRV during rest and in response to BH in OSA. METHODS We studied 62 participants (31 with untreated OSA: respiratory event index [mean ± SD] 20 ± 15 events/h, 12 females, age 51 ± 14 years, body mass index [BMI] 32 ± 8 kg/m2; 31 controls: 17 females, age 47 ± 13 years; BMI 26 ± 4 kg/m2). Breathing movements were collected using a chest belt for 5 minutes of rest and during a BH protocol (60 seconds baseline, 30 seconds BH, 90 seconds recovery, 3 repeats). From the breathing movements, we calculated median breathing rate (BR) and interquartile BRV at rest. We calculated change in BRV during BH recovery from baseline. Group comparisons of OSA vs control were conducted using analysis of covariance with age, sex, and BMI as covariates. RESULTS We found 10% higher BRV in OSA vs controls (P < .05) during rest. In response to BH, BRV increased 7% in OSA vs 1% in controls (P < .001). Resting BR was not significantly different in OSA and controls, and sex and age did not have any significant interaction effects. BMI was associated with BR at rest (P < .05) and change in BRV with BH (P < .001), but no significant BMI-by-group interaction effect was observed. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest breathing instability as reflected by BRV is high in OSA during wakefulness, both at rest and in response to a stimulus. Breathing instability together with high blood pressure variability in OSA may reflect a compromised cardiorespiratory consequence in OSA during wakefulness. CITATION Pal A, Martinez F, Akey MA, et al. Breathing rate variability in obstructive sleep apnea during wakefulness. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(3):825-833.
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- Amrita Pal
- UCLA School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- UCLA School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- UCLA School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Brain and Mind Centre, School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California
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- UCLA School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California,Address correspondence to: Paul M. Macey, PhD, UCLA School of Nursing, 700 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1702; Tel: (424) 234-3244;
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Thomas S, Patel S, Gummalla P, Tablizo MA, Kier C. You Cannot Hit Snooze on OSA: Sequelae of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9020261. [PMID: 35204981 PMCID: PMC8870274 DOI: 10.3390/children9020261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been shown to not only affect the quality of sleep, but also overall health in general. Untreated or inadequately treated OSA can lead to long-term sequelae involving cardiovascular, endothelial, metabolic, endocrine, neurocognitive, and psychological consequences. The physiological effects of pediatric OSA eventually become pathological. As the complex effects of pediatric OSA are discovered, they must be identified early so that healthcare providers can be better equipped to treat and even prevent them. Ultimately, adequate management of OSA improves overall quality of life.
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- Selena Thomas
- Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA 93636, USA; (S.P.); (M.A.T.)
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- Department of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, CA 93636, USA; (S.P.); (M.A.T.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA;
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