The DS-14 questionnaire: psychometric characteristics and utility in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Sonia De Weerdt Christiaan Schotte Kurt Barbé Sylvia A B Verbanck Johan Verbraecken

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2023)

The DS-14 questionnaire showed excellent psychometric properties in patients with OSA. The prevalence of type D personality in patients with OSA was higher than in the general population. The presence of type D personality was associated with higher symptom burden.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
risk factors
sleep apnea