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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"obstructive sleep apnoea"”.
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Design and development of a device to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnoea
Sleep apnoea is the repeated cessation of breathing during sleep and can result in impaired concentration, excessive unexplained sleepiness, and sleep fragmentation. Long-term effects of the condition can include hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular disease, diabetes and glucose intolerance, and …
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Psychological Factors Influencing Adherence to Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Patients
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic sleep-related breathing disorder that if left untreated leads to serious adverse health consequences, poor quality of life, and also impacts negatively on society. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely acknowledged as the best available …
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Hearing Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) patients and its impact with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Background: The relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and hearing dysfunction has not been comprehensively evaluated. The obstruction of the upper airway in OSA could lead to anatomical changes to the eustachian tube, thus impacting middle ear function. In addition, the recurrent …
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A computational neuromuscular model of the human upper airway with application to the study of obstructive sleep apnoea
… a better understanding of the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea. The anatomy of the tongue and other upper airway tissues, and the ability to model their behaviour, is central to such investigations. In this thesis, details of the construction and development of a three-dimensional …
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An investigation of subjective and objective sleepiness, performance and mood in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and shift-workers
Regardless of aetiology, constant sleep disruption results in wide-ranging negative consequences in sleepiness, psychomotor and driving performance, and mood. Individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and those engaged in the tumultuous routine of shift-work experience reduced sleep and …
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An exploratory study of neuropsychological impairment, driving performance, and sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnoea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are both medical conditions clearly associated with cognitive impairment. Impaired performance on tasks measuring reaction time, concentration, learning, memory, and driving ability have been observed. These deficits …
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The Effects of Untreated and Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea on Subjective Sleepiness, Microsleeps, Simulated Driving Performance and Neurocognitive Functioning
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a complex disorder of neural respiratory control and upper airway dysfunction that results in repeated complete and partial occlusion of the upper airway during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea has been linked to fatigue, increased rates of road and work-related …
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New Zealand primary health care practice regarding compliance management of obstructive sleep apnoea treatment in heavy transport driver licence holders
BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic health condition that can affect a person’s driving ability due to impaired cognitive function as a result of having inferior quality and disrupted sleep. Holders of heavy transport (HT) driver licences have been identified as an ‘at risk’ …
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A norm- and control-referenced comparative study of the neuropsychological profiles of shift workers and patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Shift work and Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have been associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and increased risk of road traffic accidents. There is evidence that daytime sleepiness does not provide as satisfactory explanation for accidents, and occupational and social failures associated …
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Clinical correlations to distinguish from milder forms of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome using overnight oximetry to prioritize adenotonsillectomy in a low resource setting
… prioritise children with severe and very severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) to expedite surgery. McGill's Oximetry Score (MOS) has been validated against polysomnography for OSAS and is affordable and easy to use. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation of tonsillar …
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Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic disease risk among adults living with obstructive sleep apnoea: Is there a case for exercise as an adjunct therapy?
Background: Sleep disorders, and resultant poor sleep quality, have emerged as being related to cardiometabolic disease (CMD) risk, including obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the second most common sleep …
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Assessing Knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea among 4th Year and 6th Year Medical Students, Internal Medicine Registrars and Medical Consultants at the University of Cape Town
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is not frequently diagnosed, despite being a common medical condition. OSA is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity. There is no data on the prevalence of OSA in South Africa. We set out to assess knowledge of OSA among students, registrars …
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The cognitive effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) : a comparison between untreated patients and patients on at least 3 months Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment
Objectives: To investigate whether or not OSAS patients from the South African population showed any cognitive impairment relative to healthy individuals from the same population, and to assess whether or not untreated OSAS patients and patients on CPAP treatment differed in their cognitive …
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Nursing Approach in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – Assessment of Physiological Changes and Beneficial Effects // Сестрински подход при пациенти с обструктивнна сънна апнея- оценка на физиологичните промени и благоприятни последици
… of a professional and skilled nurse in managing obstructive sleep apnea. Addressing the problems of OSA patients, assessing the necessity of nursing care at each stage of the somnological process, and exploring the benefits of implementing contemporary nursing practices and models, appears to be …
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The development of an exercise intervention framework as a modality of treatment for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, in the South African public healthcare setting
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is described as a breathing-related sleep disorder wherein your ventilation is impaired during sleep, due to the narrowing and collapse of the upper airway. Untreated OSA has been shown to increase the number of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular …
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Effects of the Lubo cervical collar on airway patency in awake adults – A magnetic resonance imaging study
… tone. Groups of interest would include trauma, obstructive sleep apnoea, obesity and patients under general anaesthesia.
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Circulating cell-derived microparticles – potential markers of cardiovascular risk
… and red blood cell-derived microparticles. Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common syndrome, associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Microparticle levels were determined in two randomised controlled trials, investigating the impact of therapy in these patients. Initiation …
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