Examining the impact of obstructive sleep apnea on cognitive function in severe COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to examine the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cognitive function in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods

Patients with severe COPD, who had not previously been diagnosed with OSA, were recruited between January 2021 and January 2023. To evaluate cognitive function, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a continuous reaction time test (CRT) and a driving simulator were used. OSA was identified using a CardioRespiratory Monitor (CRM). Cognitive tests were repeated for patients who were identified with and received treatment for OSA, to determine whether treatment improved cognitive function.

Results

In total, 80 patients participated in the study and 50 patients (63%) were diagnose

SUBMITTER: Hansen KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature