Comprehensive Nursing Intervention Improves Polysomnography Success, Safety, and Patient Experience in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Xiaodong Feng, Yuqing Miao, Chenhai Zheng, Shuai Yuan, Jie Qin · 2026
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Xiaodong Feng and co-authors test whether richer nursing care makes overnight sleep studies run better, in work from 2026. Sleep studies are the standard test for obstructive sleep apnea, but failed monitoring and discomfort spoil many recordings.
In a study of 100 patients, half received usual care and half received a package of patient education, proactive equipment checks, heart-risk screening, and psychological support. The supported group reached a 96 percent monitoring success rate against 82 percent, with fewer interruptions, better oxygen levels, fewer abnormal blood pressure and rhythm events, and lower anxiety and depression scores. Underlying apnea severity stayed the same, so the gain came from the care around the test.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xiaodong Feng, Yuqing Miao, Chenhai Zheng, Shuai Yuan, Jie Qin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |