The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea

Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), dyspnea, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), as well as the factors influencing HRQOL. Methods A total of 129 lung cancer survivors (mean age, 53.4 years; 77 men and 52 women; mean time...

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Main Authors: Hyeong-pyo Kim, Duck-won Oh, Dong-kyu Kim
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Published: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 2024-12-01
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description Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), dyspnea, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), as well as the factors influencing HRQOL. Methods A total of 129 lung cancer survivors (mean age, 53.4 years; 77 men and 52 women; mean time since diagnosis, 1.6 years; and cancer stage [1/2/3/4/relapse], 43/31/19/34/2, respectively) completed a questionnaire that included demographic and clinical information, as well as questions about the severity of sleep apnea, dyspnea, and HRQOL. The severity of OSA, dyspnea, and HRQOL were assessed using the Berlin questionnaire, the Dyspnea-10 item (FACIT-Dyspnea), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30, respectively. Results The severity of OSA and dyspnea exhibited negative correlations with HRQOL (p<0.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed that several factors significantly impacted the HRQOL of lung cancer survivors. These included the extent of dyspnea (β=−0.369, p<0.01), weight loss (β=0.192, p<0.01), OSA score (β=−0.215, p<0.01), stage 2 cancer (β=−0.181, p<0.01), and poor perceived health status (β=−0.179, p<0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that breathing difficulties, including OSA and dyspnea, contribute to decreased HRQOL. This study offers valuable insights for researchers and clinicians, aiding in the development of effective strategies to manage these issues in daily life.
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spelling doaj-art-79176eda26db4c3384f5a08ffb42bcdf2025-08-20T03:02:18ZengKorea Disease Control and Prevention AgencyOsong Public Health and Research Perspectives2233-60522024-12-0115653354110.24171/j.phrp.2024.0146800The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of KoreaHyeong-pyo Kim0Duck-won Oh1Dong-kyu Kim2 Physiotherapy Section, Siwonhan Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic, Daejeon, Republic of Korea Department of Physical Therapy, Health and Medical College, Cheongju University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea Department of Physical Therapy, National Traffic Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Yangpyeong, Republic of KoreaObjectives The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), dyspnea, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL), as well as the factors influencing HRQOL. Methods A total of 129 lung cancer survivors (mean age, 53.4 years; 77 men and 52 women; mean time since diagnosis, 1.6 years; and cancer stage [1/2/3/4/relapse], 43/31/19/34/2, respectively) completed a questionnaire that included demographic and clinical information, as well as questions about the severity of sleep apnea, dyspnea, and HRQOL. The severity of OSA, dyspnea, and HRQOL were assessed using the Berlin questionnaire, the Dyspnea-10 item (FACIT-Dyspnea), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30, respectively. Results The severity of OSA and dyspnea exhibited negative correlations with HRQOL (p<0.05). Multiple regression analysis revealed that several factors significantly impacted the HRQOL of lung cancer survivors. These included the extent of dyspnea (β=−0.369, p<0.01), weight loss (β=0.192, p<0.01), OSA score (β=−0.215, p<0.01), stage 2 cancer (β=−0.181, p<0.01), and poor perceived health status (β=−0.179, p<0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that breathing difficulties, including OSA and dyspnea, contribute to decreased HRQOL. This study offers valuable insights for researchers and clinicians, aiding in the development of effective strategies to manage these issues in daily life.http://ophrp.org/upload/pdf/j-phrp-2024-0146.pdfdyspnealung neoplasmsobstructive sleep apneaquality of life
spellingShingle Hyeong-pyo Kim
Duck-won Oh
Dong-kyu Kim
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
dyspnea
lung neoplasms
obstructive sleep apnea
quality of life
title The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
title_full The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
title_fullStr The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
title_full_unstemmed The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
title_short The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in lung cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study in the Republic of Korea
title_sort relationship between obstructive sleep apnea dyspnea and health related quality of life in lung cancer survivors a cross sectional study in the republic of korea
topic dyspnea
lung neoplasms
obstructive sleep apnea
quality of life
url http://ophrp.org/upload/pdf/j-phrp-2024-0146.pdf
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