Positional modification techniques for supine obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of positional modification techniques in preventing supine sleep, sleep-disordered breathing and other clinically important outcomes on patients with supine obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Randomized controlled trials comparing positional modification techniques with any other therapy or placebo were included. Electronic searches of databases including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science up to April 2016 were performed. Meta-analysis was undertaken where possible.

Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - November 17, 2016 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Hayley Barnes, Bradley Edwards, Simon Joosten, Matthew Naughton, Garun Hamilton, Eli Dabscheck Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research