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Self-Administered Home Sleep Testing Model in Screening of OSA in Healthcare Workers—Sohew Study: A National Multicenter Study in Vietnam
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Self-Administered Home Sleep Testing Model in Screening of OSA in Healthcare Workers—Sohew Study: A National Multicenter Study in Vietnam

V H. T., P V. L., V V. G., L K. B., T T. D. N., P C. T. T., T M. H. L., L N. K., L B. N., N V. N., T C., F S., F M., N N. V., P V. T., M T. T. V. P., N D. T., T H. L. N., T T. T. T., B D. K., T H. D. N., N T. B., N T. A., N H. H., T T. Q. V., N V. T., M X. T., N B. V., T P., D Q. S., Sep-2025, In: Pulmonary Therapy , 1, 1, p. 1-19

Overview

  • Hoc T. V.
  • Van L. P.
  • Van G. V.
  • Khac B. L.
  • Thu D. N. T.
  • Chung T. T. P.
  • Minh H. L. T.
  • Ngoc K. L.
  • Bich N. L.
  • Viet N. N.
  • Craig T.
  • Soyez F.
  • Martin F.
  • Nhu V. N.
  • Van T. P.
  • Thu T. V. P. M.
  • Duy T. N.
  • Hong L. N. T.
  • Thao T. T. T.
  • Diem K. B.
  • Hong D. N. T.
  • Trong B. N.
  • Tuan A. N.
  • Huu H. N.
  • Thien Q. V. T.
  • Van T. N.
  • Xuan T. M.
  • Ba V. N.
  • Penzel T.
  • Quy S. D.

Abstract:

Background: Sleep disorders, including snor‑ ing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are sig‑ nificant health concerns. OSA affects an esti‑ mated 4 million (8.5%) individuals in Vietnam, with 2.3 million suffering from moderate-tosevere conditions. Despite the high prevalence, underdiagnosis and limited accessibility to sleep diagnostics remain challenges. This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a guided, self-administered home sleep study using a level 3 diagnostic model. Methods: A cross-sectional multicenter survey conducted from September 2023 to March 2024 included healthcare professionals (HCPs) across Vietnam. Participants completed questionnaires (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, STOP-BANG), and high-risk individuals underwent respiratory polygraphy using ApneaLink Air devices. Stand‑ ardized instructions and technical support were provided remotely by trained technicians. Results: Out of 1721 participants, 21.9% were diagnosed with OSA, comprising mild (32.4%), moderate (19.6%), and severe cases (9.2%). Prevalent symptoms included insomnia (22.2%), daytime sleepiness (40.7%), and memory decline (49.4%). Technical issues were minimal, support‑ ing the feasibility of this approach. Conclusion: A level 3 home sleep study model is effective for large-scale OSA screening. Inte‑ grating such approaches into public health ini‑ tiatives can enhance early diagnosis and treat‑ ment access, reducing OSA-related health and economic burdens.

Pages (from-to) 1-19
Journal Pulmonary Therapy
Volume 1
Issue number 1
Publication status Published - Sep-2025
ISBN 2364-1754