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Validity and Reliability of the Thai Version of the Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Tool
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  • Archwin Tanphaichitr,
  • Pitchayanan Chuenchod,
  • Kitirat Ungkanont,
  • Wish Banhiran,
  • Vannipa Vathanophas,
  • David Gozal
Archwin Tanphaichitr
Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

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Pitchayanan Chuenchod
Koh Samui Hospital
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Kitirat Ungkanont
Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
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Wish Banhiran
Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
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Vannipa Vathanophas
Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
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David Gozal
University of Missouri School of Medicine
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Abstract

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in children and requires an expensive and relatively unavailable sleep study for diagnosis. This study was undertaken to translate the previously validated OSA screening tool (POSAST) to the Thai language and assess its accuracy and test-retest reliability in at-risk symptomatic children. Study design: Prospective cross-sectional cohort study Methods: Pediatric patients clinically referred for suspected OSA who underwent overnight polysomnography (PSG) were recruited, and caregivers completed the Thai version of the POSAST. The same questionnaire was completed again after 2-4 weeks. Results: One hundred and ten subjects completed the study. The mean age was 8.4±2.9 years. The mean apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was 10.9±11.9 events/hour. Test-retest reliability (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.96, P<0.001) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.82, P<0.001) between each question were excellent. A cumulative equation-derived score cut-off of 1.9 yielded 78.4% sensitivity and 50.0% specificity, while a numerical additive score cut-off of 8 corresponded to 81.1% sensitivity and 52.8% specificity for diagnosing moderate and severe OSA (AHI ≥5 events per hour) Conclusion: The internal consistency and reproducibility of the Thai version of the POSAST are satisfactory, display acceptable validity, and the instrument can be used for screening symptomatic Thai children for OSA.
18 Feb 2021Submitted to Pediatric Pulmonology
19 Feb 2021Submission Checks Completed
19 Feb 2021Assigned to Editor
21 Feb 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
09 Mar 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
10 Mar 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Major
13 May 20211st Revision Received
13 May 2021Submission Checks Completed
13 May 2021Assigned to Editor
13 May 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
31 May 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
02 Jun 2021Editorial Decision: Accept