Acoustics‐Derived Home‐Based Sleep Study for the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Feasibility Study.
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs) face significant health inequalities and reduced life expectancy compared to the general population. Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), are highly prevalent in this population; however, standard diagnostic modalities may...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Vol. 69; no. 11; pp. 1215 - 1224 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Nov2025
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