Open AccessObstructive sleep apnea and weight loss treatment outcome among adults with metabolic syndrome.
Author(s) -
Matthew C. Whited,
Effie Olendzki,
Yunsheng Ma,
Molly E. Waring,
Kristin L. Schneider,
Bradley M. Appelhans,
Andrew M. Busch,
James H. Chesebro,
Sherry L. Pagoto
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
health psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.548
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1930-7810
pISSN - 0278-6133
DOI - 10.1037/hea0000379
Subject(s) - weight loss , medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , body mass index , obesity , sleep apnea , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , metabolic syndrome , pediatrics
The purpose of this study was to examine whether adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome who screen as high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) lose less weight as part of a weight loss intervention than those who screen as low risk.