Daniel J Schwartz1, Gillian Karatinos. 1. The Sleep Center at University Community Hospital, Tampa, FL 33613, USA. thetampasleepcenter@yahoo.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the sustainability of an improvement in symptoms of depression using CPAP therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. PATIENTS/ METHODS: Patients referred to our center for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea who had a respiratory disturbance index (RDI) of > or =15 and who demonstrated a significant response to CPAP (50% or greater drop in RDI), were evaluated for symptoms of depression using the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen for Medical Patients (BDI). These individuals were asked to complete the BDI assessment again after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment with CPAP (short-term follow-up), and then reassessed approximately one year later (long-term follow-up). RESULTS: In this group of patients, the institution of CPAP therapy resulted in a significant decrease in those symptoms of depression assessed by the BDI at both the short-term and long-term follow-up periods. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with OSA who continue CPAP therapy, we noted a statistically significant, sustained improvement in those symptoms of depression measured by the BDI.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the sustainability of an improvement in symptoms of depression using CPAP therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. PATIENTS/ METHODS:Patients referred to our center for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea who had a respiratory disturbance index (RDI) of > or =15 and who demonstrated a significant response to CPAP (50% or greater drop in RDI), were evaluated for symptoms of depression using the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen for Medical Patients (BDI). These individuals were asked to complete the BDI assessment again after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment with CPAP (short-term follow-up), and then reassessed approximately one year later (long-term follow-up). RESULTS: In this group of patients, the institution of CPAP therapy resulted in a significant decrease in those symptoms of depression assessed by the BDI at both the short-term and long-term follow-up periods. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with OSA who continue CPAP therapy, we noted a statistically significant, sustained improvement in those symptoms of depression measured by the BDI.
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