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The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Self-Reported Work Disability among Software Professionals
Indian journal of sleep medicine, Vol.8(2), pp.72-76
2013
Abstract
Objective: Information technologies (IT) professionals might be predisposed to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the obesity and sedentary nature of their work. Hence the objective of this study was to assess work disability among the IT professionals with OSA.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using self-reported questionnaire on sleep disturbances and work disability. Objective measurement of OSA was made using a
portable home based type 4 sleep study.
Results: A total of 74 male IT professionals completed all aspects of the study. Thirty percent (n=22) were found to have OSA. Those with OSA reported greater work disability as
reflected in a decreased work efficiency (89% vs 67%., p<0.05) and more frequent change in job (33% vs 9%, p<0.03). OSA was most common in individuals who described their job as
a supervisor.
Conclusion: OSA is highly prevalent and associated with significant work disability among IT professionals.
Details
- Title
- The Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Self-Reported Work Disability among Software Professionals
- Authors/Creators
- Mathangi LnuY Sriteja - Chettinad Health CityK Mathangi - Chettinad Health CityR Shyamala - Chettinad Health CityD R HillmanP R Eastwood
- Publication Details
- Indian journal of sleep medicine, Vol.8(2), pp.72-76
- Identifiers
- 991005591571807891
- Copyright
- © 2013; The Author(s)
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Vice Chancellery
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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