Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
-
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a chronic illness affecting either cardiopulmonary or neuropsychiatric function. Besides the functional health, the quality of life of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is of interest in literature. In children, the quality of life questionnaire, which consists of 18 items (OSA-18), has been widely accepted as a reliable, valid, and simple to administer. This questionnaire may also be useful in Thai children with OSA. ⋯ The level of reliability and validity of the Thai version of the OSA-18 has been found to be satisfactory. Therefore, this instrument can be used in future research for measuring the quality of life in Thai children with OSA and assess the benefit of treatment.