Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Quantitative Analysis

Authors: Ali H. Alshehri, Mohammed H. Alotaibi, Rami H. Alkhalid, Yasser A. Alsuaibi, Abdulmajeed H. Alanazi

DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12531395

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt2n9t

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) based on objective sleep parameters, CPAP adherence rates, and subjective sleepiness scores.

Methods: Electronic medical records of 100 adult patients diagnosed with moderate to severe OSA who initiated CPAP therapy were reviewed. Changes in objective sleep parameters (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI], oxygen desaturation index [ODI]), CPAP adherence rates, and subjective sleepiness scores were analyzed.

Results: Significant improvements were observed in AHI (45.6 ± 12.3 to 10.2 ± 5.6 events/hour, p < 0.001) and ODI (25.8 ± 6.5 to 6.3 ± 3.2 events/hour, p < 0.001) after CPAP therapy. CPAP adherence rates were high, with 85% achieving at least 4 hours of usage per night. Subjective sleepiness scores significantly decreased from 15 (IQR: 12-18) to 7 (IQR: 5-10) after CPAP therapy (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: CPAP therapy was effective in improving objective sleep parameters, CPAP adherence rates, and subjective sleepiness scores in patients with OSA. These findings highlight the importance of CPAP therapy in managing OSA and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, CPAP therapy, Sleep Parameters, Adherence, Sleepiness Scores

Paper Id: 230715

Published On: 2020-01-17

Published In: Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2020

Cite This: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Quantitative Analysis - Ali H. Alshehri, Mohammed H. Alotaibi, Rami H. Alkhalid, Yasser A. Alsuaibi, Abdulmajeed H. Alanazi - IJIRMPS Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2020. DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12531395

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