The research question
How do treatment routines and reported sleep quality affect daily life in adults with diagnosed sleep apnea?
Proposed design
Observational diary with periodic assessments; PAP-device data and sleep-study results are optional verified additions.
Illustrative design: 8- to 12-week diary; setup and recruitment are scoped separately.
Data to collect
- Reported sleep and daytime impairment
- PAP-use difficulties and treatment routines
- Weight-management treatment context
- Activity limitations and satisfaction
Planned outputs
- Reported treatment-burden profiles
- Adherence barriers and daily function
- Patient-report and device comparison where available
What we confirm with you
We agree the population, sample size, country, collection tools, analysis plan and budget. Collection starts after the required consent, ethics or other permissions and a signed scope are in place.
- Confirm diagnosis and treatment eligibility
- Obtain authorized access for PAP or sleep-study data
- Do not estimate apnea-hypopnea index from an ordinary diary or consumer wearable
Clinical records, laboratory results, photographs and device integrations are included only when access, collection quality and permitted use have been verified. Self-reported findings are identified as such.
Research context
These published sources explain the research need or method. They are not RIDLY customers, endorsements or purchase commitments.
- SURMOUNT-OSA patient-reported outcomes study
The study assessed sleep disturbance, daytime impairment, functioning and quality of life alongside clinical sleep-apnea outcomes.
Related dataset profiles
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