Table 3

Association between SDB parameters and postural stability outcomes

Beta coefficient (±95% CI)Rpartialp Value
LFS
 AHI0.0049 (0.001 to 0.009)0.220.009
 ODI 3%0.0043 (0.001 to 0.008)0.210.013
 Mean SpO2−0.0578 (−0.087 to −0.029)−0.32<0.001
 SpO2 <900.0051 (0.001 to 0.009)0.220.010
Mean speed
 AHI0.0501 (0.010 to 0.0890.250.014
 ODI 3%0.0424 (0.006 to 0.078)0.190.024
 Mean SpO2−0.6332 (0.016 to 0.099)−0.32<0.001
 SpO2 <900.0579 (0.016 to 0.099)0.220.007
XY length
 AHI2.5755 (0.550 to 4.600)0.210.014
 ODI 3%2.1822 (0.326 to 4.038)0.270.023
 Mean SpO2−32.459 (−48.50 to −16.41)−0.33<0.001
 SpO2 <902.9677 (0.833 to 5.102)0.230.007
  • Multiple regression model adjusted for age, BMI and sleepiness (Epworth score) (n=138).

  • Rpartial represents the coefficient of correlation (of the variable with the dependent variable), adjusted for the effect of the other variables in the model.

  • Length XY: total displacement of CoP in anteroposterior (Y axis) and mediolateral (X axis) plan (length in mm); LFS: length of the CoP displacement as a function of the surface of CoP trajectory; mean speed: mean speed of CoP displacement (mm/s).

  • AHI, apnoea–hypopnoea index; BMI, body mass index; CoP, centre of pressure; ODI, oxygen desaturation index; SDB, sleep-disordered breathing; SpO2 <90%, % of the night spent with and SpO2 <90%.