184 Quality of life in sleep disordered breathing: Non-surgical intervention

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. S35-S36
Author(s):  
Terri E. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Disordered Breathing

scholarly journals Long-term Impact of Adenotonsillectomy on the Quality of Life of Children with Sleep-disordered breathing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Alves Sousa Caixeta ◽  
Jessica Caixeta Silva Sampaio ◽  
Vanessa Vaz Costa ◽  
Isadora Milhomem Bruno da Silveira ◽  
Carolina Ribeiro Fernandes de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Disordered Breathing

Abstract Introduction Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children. The physical benefits of this surgery are well known as well as its impact on the quality of life (QoL), mainly according to short-term evaluations. However, the long-term effects of this surgery are still unclear. Objective To evaluate the long-term impact of adenotonsillectomy on the QoL of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Method This was a prospective non-controlled study. Children between 3 and 13 years of age with symptoms of SDB for whom adenotonsillectomy had been indicated were included. Children with comorbities were excluded. Quality of life was evaluated using the obstructive sleep apnea questionnaire (OSA-18), which was completed prior to, 10 days, 6 months, 12 months and, at least, 18 months after the procedure. For statistical analysis, p-values lower than 0.05 were defined as statistically significant. Results A total of 31 patients were enrolled in the study. The average age was 5.2 years, and 16 patients were male. The OSA-18 scores improved after the procedure in all domains, and this result was maintained until the last evaluation, done 22 ± 3 months after the procedure. Improvement in each domain was not superior to achieved in other domains. No correlation was found between tonsil or adenoid size and OSA-18 scores. Conclusion This is the largest prospective study that evaluated the long-term effects of the surgery on the QoL of children with SDB using the OSA-18. Our results show adenotonsillectomy has a positive impact in children's QoL.

Quality of life of children with sleep-disordered breathing treated with adenotonsillectomy

2010 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
S M Powell ◽  
M Tremlett ◽  
D A Bosman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Disordered Breathing

AbstractObjective:To assess the quality of life of UK children with sleep-disordered breathing undergoing adenotonsillectomy, by using the Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 18 questionnaire and determining score changes and effect sizes.Design:Prospective, longitudinal study.Setting:The otolaryngology department of a university teaching hospital in Northern England.Participants:Twenty-eight children for whom adenotonsillectomy was planned as treatment for sleep-disordered breathing, and who had either a clinical history consistent with obstructive sleep apnoea or a polysomnographic diagnosis.Main outcome measure:The Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 18 questionnaire, a previously validated, disease-specific quality of life assessment tool; changes in questionnaire scores and effect sizes were assessed.Methods:The Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 18 questionnaire was administered to each child's parent pre-operatively, then again at the follow-up appointment. Questionnaire scores ranged from 1 to 7. Score changes were analysed using the paired t-test; effect sizes were calculated using 95 per cent confidence intervals.Results:Complete data were obtained for 22 children (mean age, 61 months). Ten had undergone pre-operative polysomnography. Twenty-one children underwent adenotonsillectomy (one underwent tonsillectomy). Median follow up was eight weeks (interquartile range, six to 11 weeks). Following surgery, the overall mean score improvement was 2.6 (p < 0.0001) and the mean effect size 2.4 (95 per cent confidence interval 1.9 to 2.8). There were significant improvements in each of the individual questionnaire domains, i.e. sleep disturbance (mean score change 3.9, p < 0.0001), physical suffering (2.2, p < 0.0001), emotional distress (2.0, p = 0.0001), daytime problems (1.8, p = 0.0001) and caregiver concerns (2.6, p < 0.0001).Conclusion:In these children with sleep-disordered breathing treated by adenotonsillectomy, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 18 questionnaire results indicated significantly improved mean score changes and effect sizes across all questionnaire domains, comparing pre- and post-operative data.

Correlation between REM AHI and Quality-of-Life Scores in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing

2014 ◽  
Vol 151 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Marie Baldassari ◽  
Lyla Alam ◽  
Maria Vigilar ◽  
James Benke ◽  
Charley Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Disordered Breathing

scholarly journals Long-Term Impact of Sleep-Disordered Breathing on Quality of Life in Children With Obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 451-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherri L. Katz ◽  
Joanna E. MacLean ◽  
Nicholas Barrowman ◽  
Lynda Hoey ◽  
Linda Horwood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Disordered Breathing

scholarly journals Quality of life in children with sleep-disordered breathing

2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 12-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaury de Machado Gomes ◽  
Otávio Marambaia dos Santos ◽  
Kleber Pimentel ◽  
Pablo Pinillos Marambaia ◽  
Leonardo Marques Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽  
Disordered Breathing
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