Understanding the burden of illness of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea: a qualitative study

Understanding the burden of illness of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), which may go undiagnosed and can significantly impair a patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This qualitative research examined timing and reasons patients sought medical care for th...

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Main Authors: Laura Tesler Waldman, Sairam Parthasarathy, Kathleen F. Villa, Morgan Bron, Shay Bujanover, Meryl Brod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Health-related quality of life
OSA
Sleepiness
HRQOL
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01382-4

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