Open AccessComparison of a home sleep test with in-laboratory polysomnography in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Author(s) -
Chuan-Jen Hung,
BorHwang Kang,
YaohShiang Lin,
HsingHao Su
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the chinese medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1728-7731
pISSN - 1726-4901
DOI - 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000741
Subject(s) - medicine , polysomnography , gold standard (test) , obstructive sleep apnea , sleep apnea , apnea , apnea–hypopnea index , diagnostic accuracy , positive predicative value , population , physical therapy , pediatrics , predictive value , environmental health
In-laboratory, polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, the long waiting list and sleeping at a hospital make patients hesitate to undergo the examination, thereby delaying diagnosis. During coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, sleep labs are almost closed, and the delay is worsening. The home sleep test (HST) enables subjects to be tested at home, a familiar and comfortable environment, without a long waiting list. This study assessed the accuracy of a type III HST in diagnosing OSAS in the Taiwanese population and identified factors affecting the diagnostic accuracy.