Paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea: assessment of screening methods and early-life predictors in young adulthood

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Abstract

Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affects 3–5% of children and poses risks to growth and development. This thesis explores early-life risk factors and innovative screening methods for OSA. Maternal factors like gestational diabetes and neonatal factors such as preterm delivery were identified as OSA predictors in young adulthood using data from the Raine Study. The thesis also investigates wrist-worn oximetry and pharyngeal closing pressure (PCLOSE) as screening tools. Findings show that automated wrist-worn oximetry accurately detects moderate to severe OSA, and PCLOSE measurements are feasible in clinical settings and effective at detecting moderate to severe OSA, enhancing preoperative screening.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, Britta, Supervisor
  • Walsh, Jen, Supervisor
  • Maddison, Kathleen, Supervisor
  • Eastwood, Peter, Supervisor, External person
  • Wilson, Andrew, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date12 Nov 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2024

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