Research Article

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas

Volume: 17 Number: 3 December 31, 2025
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas

Abstract

Objective: The relationship between depression, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) has been investigated in various studies, but this relationship remains unclear. In this study, depression scores in patients undergoing polysomnography (PSG) for suspected OSAS were evaluated, and the relationship between daytime sleepiness and these conditions was investigated. Method: A total of 103 patients (71 men, 30 women) aged 18–75 years who underwent PSG were retrospectively evaluated. Comorbidities, body mass index (BMI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) data were analysed. Patients with psychiatric disorders were excluded. Results: Mild OSAS was found in 29 patients, moderate OSAS in 24 patients, and severe OSAS in 42 patients. According to the BDI, 69 patients had scores consistent with depression, while 32 patients were considered non-depressed. Patients with ESS scores above 10 were considered to have excessive daytime sleepiness. No significant relationship was found between AHI and BDI (p=0.390), but a significant relationship was found between AHI and ESS (p=0.005). No significant relationship was observed between ESS and BDI (p=0.301). Conclusion: No direct relationship was observed between excessive daytime sleepiness and depression. It was concluded that the emotional state of patients with OSAS should be evaluated carefully. Further studies with larger samples are needed.

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Supporting Institution

selçuk üniversitesi selçuk tıp fakültesi

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Chest Diseases

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

November 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 3

APA
Cetin, F., Tülek, B., Aydın, M., Kanat, F., & Süerdem, M. (2025). Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas. International Archives of Medical Research, 17(3), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.56484/iamr.1811148
AMA
1.Cetin F, Tülek B, Aydın M, Kanat F, Süerdem M. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas. IAMR. 2025;17(3):1-13. doi:10.56484/iamr.1811148
Chicago
Cetin, Funda, Baykal Tülek, Memduha Aydın, Fikret Kanat, and Mecit Süerdem. 2025. “Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents With Osas”. International Archives of Medical Research 17 (3): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.56484/iamr.1811148.
EndNote
Cetin F, Tülek B, Aydın M, Kanat F, Süerdem M (December 1, 2025) Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas. International Archives of Medical Research 17 3 1–13.
IEEE
[1]F. Cetin, B. Tülek, M. Aydın, F. Kanat, and M. Süerdem, “Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas”, IAMR, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 1–13, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.56484/iamr.1811148.
ISNAD
Cetin, Funda - Tülek, Baykal - Aydın, Memduha - Kanat, Fikret - Süerdem, Mecit. “Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents With Osas”. International Archives of Medical Research 17/3 (December 1, 2025): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.56484/iamr.1811148.
JAMA
1.Cetin F, Tülek B, Aydın M, Kanat F, Süerdem M. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas. IAMR. 2025;17:1–13.
MLA
Cetin, Funda, et al. “Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents With Osas”. International Archives of Medical Research, vol. 17, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 1-13, doi:10.56484/iamr.1811148.
Vancouver
1.Funda Cetin, Baykal Tülek, Memduha Aydın, Fikret Kanat, Mecit Süerdem. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness And Depressıon in Patıents with Osas. IAMR. 2025 Dec. 1;17(3):1-13. doi:10.56484/iamr.1811148

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