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Review series
Sleep · 4: Sleepiness, cognitive function, and quality of life in obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
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  1. H M Engleman,
  2. N J Douglas
  1. Edinburgh Sleep Centre, Unit of Respiratory Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr H M Engleman
    Edinburgh Sleep Centre, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9YW, UK; h.englemaned.ac.uk

Abstract

Sleepiness, cognitive performance, and quality of life are overlapping aspects of daytime function that may be affected in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome. The evidence is compatible with hypotheses that these deficits are reversible with treatment, particularly for patients with severe disease.

  • AHI, apnoea + hypopnoea index
  • CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure
  • FOSQ, functional outcomes of sleepiness questionnaire
  • HADS, hospital anxiety and depression scale
  • MSLT, multiple sleep latency test
  • MWT, maintenance of wakefulness test
  • NHP, Nottingham health profile
  • OSAHS, obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
  • OSLER, Oxford sleep resistance test
  • POMS, profile of mood states
  • SAQLI, sleep apnoea quality of life index
  • obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
  • quality of life
  • cognitive function
  • sleepiness

https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.2003.015867

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