Computer-assisted analysis of polysomnographic recordings improves inter-scorer associated agreement and scoring times.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

To investigate inter-scorer agreement and scoring time differences associated with visual and computer-assisted analysis of polysomnographic (PSG) recordings.

Methods

A group of 12 expert scorers reviewed 5 PSGs that were independently selected in the context of each of the following tasks: (i) sleep staging, (ii) scoring of leg movements, (iii) detection of respiratory (apneic-related) events, and (iv) of electroencephalographic (EEG) arousals. All scorers independently reviewed the same recordings, hence resulting in 20 scoring exercises per scorer from an equal amount of different subjects. The procedure was repeated, separately, using the classical visual manual approach and a computer-assisted (semi-automatic) procedure. Resulting inter-scorer agreement

SUBMITTER: Alvarez-Estevez D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9522290 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature