Sleep quality and obstructive sleep apnea among male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: A prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Apart from nocturia, few reports have been published on the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and sleep disturbances in patients visiting urology outpatient clinics. This study assessed the association between our population's LUTS and sleep disturbances.

Methods

This was a prospective observational study. A total of 123 male patients with a history of LUTS aged more than 40 years were recruited from urology outpatient clinic. International Prostate Symptom Score was utilized to assess LUTS. To determine the quality of sleep, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used. Berlin questionnaire (BQ) was used for screening obstructive sleep apnea.

Results

A total of 123 participants were enrolled in this study. The mean age of the

SUBMITTER: Mittal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10836455 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature