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Sleep Disordered Breathing Treatment and Its Impact over Quality of Life and the Risk of Work Accidents

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Occupational Safety and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 4844

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Gabriele Di Carlo

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Department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Interests: pediatric dentistry; clinical orthodontics; dentofacial orthopedics; 3D-Imaging; dental surgery; periodontal regeneration; orthodontics; computed tomography; CBCT; orthognathic surgery
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Dr. Marino Bindi

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Dental Clinic, AOU Maggiore della Carità di Novara, 28100 Novara, Italy
Interests: orthodontics; sleep apnea; oral hygiene; education in dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

To date, it is estimated that sleep apnea syndrome increases the probability of road accidents by two to eight times, especially exposing the categories of workers engaged in driving for a long time. Excessive daytime sleepiness is recognized as a major cause of a high number of road accidents. Sleep apnea is a prevalent disorder among workers, playing a significant role on the economy of countries.

 Sleep apnea treatment produces a reduction of working accidents. At the same time, the use of CPAP is characterized by a low adherence to treatment by the patients. The alternative treatment is represented by oral appliance, also known as mandibular advancement therapy.  Although the oral appliance can improve the work performance, there is little scientific evidence associating its use with working accidents reduction.

For these reasons, it seems reasonable to promote a Special Issue entitled “Sleep Disordered Breathing treatment and its impact over quality of life and the risk of work accidents”. Adopting multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary perspectives, expected submissions can include, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL);

Mandibular advancement therapy and reduction of working accidents;

Sleep apnea treatment strategy;

Working accidents and sleep apnea;

Road accidents and sleep apnea.

All original articles and review articles will be accepted. We hope you will contribute your high-quality research and we look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Gabriele Di Carlo
Dr. Marino Bindi
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • oral health related quality of life
  • sleep apnea
  • occupational accidents
  • working accidents
  • mandibular advancement therapy

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The Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Public Health Problem—Interactions with Sleep Efficacy and Mental Health
by Anca Diana Maierean, Damiana Maria Vulturar, Ioana Maria Chetan, Carmen-Bianca Crivii, Cornelia Bala, Stefan Cristian Vesa and Doina Adina Todea
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 4313; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph20054313 - 28 Feb 2023
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With the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, it was stipulated that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a greater risk of morbidity and mortality and may even experience changes in their mental health. The aim of the current study is to [...] Read more.
With the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, it was stipulated that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a greater risk of morbidity and mortality and may even experience changes in their mental health. The aim of the current study is to evaluate how patients managed their disease (sleep apnea) during the COVID-19 pandemic, to determine if continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) usage changed after the beginning of the pandemic, to compare the stress level with the baseline, and to observe if any modifications are related to their individual characteristics. The present studies highlight the level of anxiety, which was high among patients with OSA during the COVID-19 pandemic (p < 0.05), with its influence on weight control (62.5% of patients with high levels of stress gained weight) and sleep schedule (82.6% reported a change in sleep schedule). Patients with severe OSA and high levels of stress increased their CPAP usage (354.5 min/night vs. 399.5 min/night during the pandemic, p < 0.05). To conclude, in OSA patients, the presence of the pandemic led to a greater level of anxiety, changes in sleep schedule and weight gain because of job loss, isolation, and emotional changes, influencing mental health. A possible solution, telemedicine, could become a cornerstone in the management of these patients. Full article
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Post-Operative Patients’ Satisfaction and Quality of Life Assessment in Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)
by Diego Sergio Rossi, Funda Goker, Federico Cullati, Alessandro Baj, Daniele Pignatelli, Aldo Bruno Gianni and Massimo Del Fabbro
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(10), 6273; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph19106273 - 21 May 2022
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Background: The treatment for severe OSAS includes maxillomandibular advancement surgical option in selected cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-operative impact of bimaxillary surgery on satisfaction and consequently the quality of life of these patients. Methods: This study included [...] Read more.
Background: The treatment for severe OSAS includes maxillomandibular advancement surgical option in selected cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-operative impact of bimaxillary surgery on satisfaction and consequently the quality of life of these patients. Methods: This study included 18 patients with severe OSAS who received maxillomandibular advancement surgery. Patients were divided into Group A (operated by CAD/CAM) and Group B (conventional surgery). The impact of bimaxillary surgery on satisfaction and quality of life of these patients was evaluated by utilizing post-operative life quality and Rustemeyer’s patient-satisfaction-based survey. Results: A total of 18 adult OSAS patients (Group A: 11 patients, Group B: 7 patients) with a mean age of 44.39 years (SD ± 9.43) were included. Mean follow-up period was 32.64 months (SD ± 21.91). No intra-operative complications were seen in any patients. Post-operative complication was seen in one patient and the mandible did not integrate. According to the results, overall post-operative satisfaction score was 79.72% (SD ± 9.96). There was no significant difference among those in Group A and Group B. Conclusions: Maxillomandibular advancement surgery seems to be beneficial in terms of patients’ satisfaction in severe adult OSAS patients and can be considered as a valuable option in selected cases. Full article
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