A checklist for conducting an advanced sleep analysis.
Use validated questionnaires such as the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) or Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).
Identify potential contributing factors to sleep problems.
These factors can significantly impact sleep.
This is the gold standard for sleep assessment.
This provides data on sleep duration sleep efficiency and sleep timing.
This measures airflow respiratory effort and blood oxygen levels.
Identify any disruptions or abnormalities in sleep patterns.
Calculate the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).
Correlate these findings with the patients symptoms.
Use the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD).
This may include cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy medications or lifestyle modifications.