Weighted Epworth sleepiness scale predicted the apnea-hypopnea index better
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A Step Forward for Better Interpreting the Apnea-Hypopnea Index.
1839 Editorial—Farre et al. Sir William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, and one of the pillars in the history of physics and engineering wrote a few sentences that became a traditional citation: “ I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowle...
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) has been reputed as a quick, valid, and reliable method to assess Daytime sleepiness (DS). Since its publication, it has been translated into a number of languages. Our aim was to determine validity and reliability indicators of an Spanish language version ESS for Mexican population. Considering that in developing countries the majority of persons use public t...
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Excessive daytime sleepiness is a major symptom in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and can be evaluated using both subjective and objective methods. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a simple and validated questionnaire for assessing subjective daytime sleepiness in the context of sleep disorders. Although its subjective character may limit the accurate expression of daytime sleepin...
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OBJECTIVE The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) was designed to be self-completed by the patient. However, it may not be understood by all, and unrecognised problems with literacy can impair the process. The ESS has been translated into a pictorial version for use in those with normal or diminished literacy skills. METHODS An evaluation of the patients' ability to self-complete the ESS was under...
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عنوان ژورنال: Respiratory Research
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1465-993X
DOI: 10.1186/s12931-020-01417-w