Effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) among employees who are at risk in selected institutions, Mangalore

Abstract

Background of the study: Sleep is a physiological and behavioral process that is essential for the proper functioning of the human body. The measurement of sleep quality has become an important clinical tool to identify health problems. Sleep disturbances may be associated with fatigue, mood changes, and decreased pain tolerance. Impaired sleep may lead to metabolic dysfunctions because hormones, which play a vital role in the functioning of the body, are produced and released during the sleep cycle. Obstructive sleep apnea was clinically recognized more than 30 years ago, but awareness of this condition outside the field of sleep medicine was slow to develop. The situation changed drastically when population-based studies uncovered an unexpectedly high prevalence of OSA in adults Health care systems around the world. Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) among employees who are at risk in selected institutions.