Development of a diagnostic model for detecting mild cognitive impairment in young and middle-aged patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-disordered breathing condition linked to the accelerated onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, the prevalence of undiagnosed MCI among OSA patients is high and attributable to the complexity and specialized nature of MCI diagnosis. Timely identification and intervention for MCI can potentially prevent or delay the onset of dementia. This study aimed to develop screening models for MCI in OSA patients that will be suitable for healthcare professionals in diverse settings and can be effectively utilized without specialized neurological training.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted at a specialized sleep medicine center from April 2021 to September 2022. Three hundred and fifty consecuti

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11371584 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature