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Michiel H. J. Doff, PhD1; Aarnoud Hoekema, PhD1; Peter J. Wijkstra, PhD2; Johannes H. van der Hoeven, PhD3; James J. R. Huddleston Slater, PhD1; Lambert G. M. de Bont, PhD1; Boudewijn Stegenga, PhD1

Abstract:

Objective (polysomnography) and subjective (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire, Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) parameters were assessed after 1 and 2 years of treatment. Treatment was considered successful when the apneahypopnea index (AHI) was < 5 or showed substantial reduction, defined as reduction in the index of at least 50% from the baseline value to a value of < 20 in a patient without OSAS symptoms while undergoing therapy. Both therapies showed substantial improvements in polysomnographic and neurobehavioral outcomes.