Abstract Introduction The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is commonly used to assess excessive daytime sleepiness, but its accuracy limited. In this study, we aim compare the ESS with Observation-based Diurnal Inventory (ODSI), a subjective measure of sleepiness that has been validated using in older adults, objective measures obtained through Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT). Despite being ESS,...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the stability of sleep quality and the impact of nocturnal use of complete dentures on sleep quality in an elderly edentulous population over a one-year period. MATERIALS AND METHODS Written informed consent was obtained from 172 edentulous elders who agreed to enrol in a longitudinal cohort study. A total of 153 participants completed the follow-up after one year. Perce...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the sleep state of mild stroke patients and relationship between sleep disturbance and functional status. METHODS A total of 80 acute stroke patients were enrolled in this study. The criteria for inclusion in the study was as following: 1) first stroke, 2) cognitive function preserved enough to perform the test (Mini Mental State Examination ≥24), 3) good functional l...

OBJECTIVES To assess the therapeutic efficacy of modafinil in the treatment of increased daytime sleepiness in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). DESIGN Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study with two 2-week treatment blocks, separated by a 2-week washout phase. SETTING Tertiary Parkinson's disease care center and sleep laboratory at university hospital neurology ...

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...

BACKGROUND The relationship between the sleep/wake habits and the academic performance of medical students is insufficiently addressed in the literature. This study aimed to assess the relationship between sleep habits and sleep duration with academic performance in medical students. METHODS This study was conducted between December 2009 and January 2010 at the College of Medicine, King Saud ...

This study has investigated the role of average maximum inspiratory effort in excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS). Fifteen patients diagnosed with UARS and 32 patients with OSAS, with >5.5 h total sleep time (TST) during 8 h of nocturnal polygraphic recordings, were included in the study. Demographica...

BACKGROUND Prefabricated adjustable thermoplastic mandibular advancement devices (PAT-MADs) are a practical short-term treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) in patients who have failed or refused continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of a new professionally-fitted PAT-MAD in patients with OSAHS in Morocco. METHO...

background : there are a few studies to assess nurses’ sleep quality and sleepiness in the iranian context. this study thus was carried out to examine the prevalence of sleepiness and sleep quality among nurses in south east of iran.   subjects and methods : the study applied a descriptive, explorative design.252 nurses randomly selected from kerman university hospitals during winter 2009. usin...