Depressive, anxiety, and sleep disturbance symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a network analysis perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently experience sleep disturbance and psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, which may have a negative impact on their health status and functional abilities. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance in patients with OSA, the current study utilized network analysis to examine the interconnections among these symptoms.

Methods

Depressive and anxiety symptoms were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and sleep disturbance symptoms were evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A total of 621 patients with OSA completed the questionnaires. The indices 'Expected influence' and 'Bridge expected

SUBMITTER: Luo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773896 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature