Investigating the Nature of the Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Depression

Cass Edwards

doi:10.26182/6yak-zw10

Investigating the Nature of the Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Depression

Cass Edwards

UWA Medical School

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Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) experience depressive symptoms. This thesis explored the prevalence of depressive symptoms in OSA patients and if Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment leads to remission of symptoms of depression. This thesis showed that depressive symptoms are common in people with OSA and improved markedly with CPAP treatment. Considering the high prevalence of both conditions, our findings suggest that measurements for depression in OSA patients as well as OSA in depressive patients should be considered since treatment for OSA is effective and early detection may reduce the associated healthcare costs and burden of both diseases.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	De Almeida, Osvaldo, Supervisor Ford, Andrew, Supervisor
Award date	14 Dec 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/6yak-zw10
Publication status	Unpublished - 2022

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Obstructive sleep apnea and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Edwards, C., Almeida, O. P. & Ford, A. H., Dec 2020, In: Maturitas. 142, p. 45-54 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
39 Citations (Scopus)
Depressive Symptoms before and after Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Men and Women
Edwards, C., Mukherjee, S., Simpson, L., Palmer, L. J., Almeida, O. & Hillman, D., 2015, In: Journal of Clincal Sleep Medicine. 11, 9, p. 1029-1038
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
105 Citations (Scopus)

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Obstructive sleep apnea and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Depressive Symptoms before and after Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Men and Women

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