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Luong S, Culp M, McCreary M, Wani A, Caraballo M. Reasons and predictors for early termination of pediatric polysomnography: one children's hospital's experience. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:1711-1716. [PMID: 37143378 PMCID: PMC10546001 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES We sought to identify reasons for early polysomnography termination in pediatric patients. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all studies conducted at the Pediatric Sleep Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019, that were terminated before study completion. We investigated reasons for early termination and gathered characteristics such as age, sex, presence of neurocognitive impairment, payor status, seasonal variability, and testing site location. RESULTS There were 137 patients who terminated their studies before completion, comprising 1.05% of all patients who arrived for their scheduled polysomnographies during that time frame. The 3 main categories of reasons were equipment intolerance (47%), acute illness (33%), and parental refusal (20%). Parental refusal reasons included the patient's becoming combative, a lack of specialized equipment, patient's inability to fall asleep, forgetting the patient's nighttime medications, and the parent's inability to stay the night. Males represented a greater proportion of those who terminated due to intolerance of equipment (75%). Patients who terminated early due to equipment intolerance consisted of more neurologically impaired patients compared with those who terminated due to acute illness (56% vs 24%). Termination due to acute illness occurred more during the wintertime (44%) than in the summer (7%). In those who terminated due to parental refusal, there was a greater proportion of children under 6 years of age (75%). CONCLUSIONS Determining factors that are associated with early polysomnography termination is an important step to help identify at-risk groups and implement strategies to improve study completion. CITATION Luong S, Culp M, McCreary M, Wani A, Caraballo M. Reasons and predictors for early termination of pediatric polysomnography: one children's hospital's experience. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(10):1711-1716.
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- Shan Luong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Sleep Medicine, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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- Department of Neurology, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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Sommerfeldt J, Duffy A, Blanco C, Kolb CM, Freeman C, Aaronson NL. Factors affecting polysomnography compliance and delays to surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 171:111637. [PMID: 37348250 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate adherence to polysomnography in pediatric patients and determine if demographics, socioeconomic status, polysomnography indication, or prior otolaryngology intervention are associated with polysomnography adherence and time to definitive surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review study. SETTING Tertiary-care children's hospital. METHODS Electronic medical record was queried to identify patients ordered for a sleep study between January and May 2019. Demographic information, time to sleep study, and time to surgery were collected and calculated. RESULTS 304 patients were recommended to obtain polysomnography, with adherence rate of 65.4%. There was no significant difference in adherence or loss to follow-up rates based on patient sex, age, language, socioeconomic status, state of residence, single-parent status, or polysomnography indication. There was no difference between time to surgery for patients who did or did not obtain polysomnography (181 vs. 161 days, P = .51). Patients with prior otolaryngology intervention were more likely to obtain polysomnography and less likely to be lost to follow-up (P < .05). Median household income demonstrated a significant inverse relationship with time to polysomnography (P < .05) as well as time to surgery (P < .05). Medically complex patients tended to experience longer time to surgery compared with non-complex patients. CONCLUSION Families with lower socioeconomic status or medically complex children may require assistance to obtain polysomnography and pursue surgery for sleep-disordered breathing. Patients without prior otolaryngology intervention may be less likely to follow up and may need assistance with navigating the polysomnography process.
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- John Sommerfeldt
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 96859, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 96859, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, 19803, USA; Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA.
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Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2022; 60:66-73. [DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Soh HH, Keefe KR, Sambhu M, Baul TD, Karst DB, Levi JR. Factors Affecting Compliance With Myringotomy Tube Follow-up Care. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2022; 131:1333-1339. [PMID: 35016528 DOI: 10.1177/00034894211072293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Myringotomy and tube insertion is a commonly practiced procedure within pediatric otolaryngology. Though relatively safe, follow-up appointments are critical in preventing further complications and monitoring for improvement. This study sought to evaluate the factors associated with compliance of post-myringotomy follow-up visits in an urban safety-net tertiary care setting. METHODS This study is a retrospective chart review conducted in outpatient otolaryngology clinic at an urban, safety-net, tertiary-care, academic medical center. All patients from ages 0 to 18 who received myringotomy and tube placement between February 3, 2012, to May 30, 2018 at the aforementioned clinic were included. RESULTS A total of 806 patients had myringotomy tubes placed during this period; 190 patients were excluded due to no visits being scheduled within 1 and 6 month visit windows post-operatively, leaving 616 patients included for analysis. Of 616 patients, 574 patients were seen for the 1-month visit, (42 patients did not have follow-up visits within the 1-month window), and 356 patients were examined for the 6-month visit (260 patients did not schedule follow-up visits within the 6-month window). For the 1-month follow-up visits post-procedure, only race/ethnicity type "Other" was associated with lower no-show rates (OR = 0.330, 95% CI: 0.093-0.968). With the 6-month follow-up visits, having private insurance (OR = 0.446, 95% CI: 0.229-0.867) and not having a 1-month visit scheduled (OR = 0.404, 95% CI: 0.174-0.937) predicted lower no-show rates. CONCLUSION No meaningful factors studied were significantly associated with compliance of short-term, 1-month visits post-myringotomy. Compliance of longer-term, 6-month post-operative visits was associated with insurance type and previous visit status.
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- Helen H Soh
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Abraham EJ, Bains A, Rubin BR, Cohen MB, Levi JR. Predictors of a Normal Sleep Study in Healthy Children with Sleep Disordered Breathing Symptoms. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2021; 130:1029-1035. [PMID: 33544624 DOI: 10.1177/0003489421990156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence and characteristics of children with normal elective polysomnography for obstructive sleep disordered breathing (oSDB) based on the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) guidelines. STUDY DESIGN In this retrospective cohort study, we identified patients ages 2 to 18 who underwent diagnostic polysomnography (PSG) ordered by our otolaryngology department for SDB between 2012 and 2018. SETTING All patients were seen by otolaryngologists at an urban tertiary safety net hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS There were a total of 456 patients studied (average age 5.66 ± 3.19; 263 (57.7%) males, 193 (42.3%) females. Demographic factors (age, gender, race, ethnicity, language, insurance status) and clinical findings (symptom severity, tonsil size) were recorded. The data were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS Two hundred four patients (44.7%) had no obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on AHI<2 on PSG. Children with a larger tonsil size had 3.18 times the odds of OSA compared to those with a medium tonsil size (95% CI 1.64, 6.19) when adjusting for symptoms, age category, and race (P = .0007). Children ages 4 to 6 years had 0.25 times the odds of OSA compared to those ages 2-3 years (95% CI 0.12, 1.54) when adjusting for symptoms, tonsil size, and race (P = .0011). White children had 0.28 times the odds of OSA compared to Black children (95% CI 0.14, 0.57) when adjusting for symptoms, tonsil size, and age category (P = .0004). CONCLUSION Among our patient population, 44.7% had normal sleep studies. Younger children (ages 2-3) were less likely to have normal polysomnography. This research demonstrates that obtaining sleep studies in otherwise healthy children with SDB can affect management decisions, and they should be discussed with families with a focus on patient centered decision making.
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.,Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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Bains A, Abraham E, Hsieh A, Rubin BR, Levi JR, Cohen MB. Characteristics and Frequency of Children With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Elective Polysomnography. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2020; 163:1055-1060. [PMID: 32539583 DOI: 10.1177/0194599820931084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence and demographics features of pediatric patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who would not undergo preoperative polysomnography (PSG) under current American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO) guidelines. STUDY DESIGN In this retrospective cohort study, we identified patients from the electronic medical record who underwent elective polysomnography for evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing between 2012 and 2018. SETTING Urban tertiary safety net hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A total of 456 patients with a mean (SD) age of 5.7 (3.2) years (263 male, 193 female). Demographic factors (age, sex, race, language, insurance status) and clinical findings (symptom severity, tonsil size) were recorded. The data were analyzed by univariate analysis. RESULTS Of 456 patients identified, 66 (14.5%) were found to have severe OSA. African American patients had 3.7 times the odds of severe OSA compared to white patients (95% CI, 1.2-10.8). Patients aged 2 to 3 years had 2.2 times the odds of severe OSA compared to patients aged 4 to 6 years (95% CI, 1.2-4.0). Sex, ethnicity, language, and insurance type were not significantly associated with severity of OSA. The presence of apneic episodes and tonsil size were not found to be statistically significant. CONCLUSION Up to 14.5% of healthy pediatric patients with sleep-disordered breathing may have severe OSA; young age and African American race are statistically significant predictors. Clinical findings, such as tonsil size and symptom severity, were not found to be statistically significant predictors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ashank Bains
- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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