Abstract
Effectiveness of 6-Months Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treactment in OSAS-Related Cognitive Deficit in Older Adults
Highlights
Obtructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder in ederly
Six months after CPAP treatment, OSAS performance improved in all of them but differences are significant in a few tests: Divided attention and Working Memory (PASAT), Processing speed (PASAT and Stroop), problem solving (TOL), verbal learning and Short term (STM) (RAVLT and Brown Peterson (BP))
We suggest that Continuos Performance Test (CPT) may not be the test of choice, that sustained attention may be altered in normal aging or we have a small sample
Summary
Obtructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder in ederly. The main symptoms reported by patients include: excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), morning headaches, changes in mood and personality, cognitive problems and reduced quality of life.Treatment of choice is CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure), but findings on cognitive function are conflicting. Obtructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder in ederly. The main symptoms reported by patients include: excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), morning headaches, changes in mood and personality, cognitive problems and reduced quality of life. Treatment of choice is CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure), but findings on cognitive function are conflicting. Most authors have found improvement in certain cognitive functions. Some authors hold that evidences which support the potential benefit are weak due to the short treatment duration or the small sample
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