Lived experience of patients with sleep apnea: a systematic synthesis of qualitative evidence.

Ai Ping ChuaZhi Yi SohShaffinaz Abd RahmanNan LuoShefaly Shorey

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2023)

SA patients experienced sleep-disrupting symptoms and daytime sleepiness/fatigue which adversely impacted physical, psycho-cognitive, and social aspects of their lives in complex interactive ways. This understanding can help facilitate patient-centric care and develop comprehensive patient-reported measures to effect good health outcomes.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
sleep quality
patient reported
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
healthcare
physical activity
mental health
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
depressive symptoms
palliative care
prognostic factors
case report
systematic review
pain management