Portable polygraphic device (Somnocheck micro CARDIO®) provides accurate diagnostic information in psychiatric patients at risk for obstructive sleep apnoea: an observational cohort study

This study found that the SCm portable device was accurate in identifying psychiatric patients with OSA. AHI measurement by SCm provided reliable diagnostic performance in comparison with the gold standard polysomnography. These findings support the integration of polygraphic measurements into the routine sleep assessment of psychiatric patients. Early and accurate diagnosis of OSA in this population can significantly improve the management of both sleep disorders and psychiatric conditions, potentially enhancing overall treatment outcomes and quality of life for these patients.