Developing a Treatment Clustering System for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Polysomnographic Physiological Signals

sleep hygiene education

Surgical Intervention includes uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and transoral robotic surgery (TORS). UPPP involves the removal of the uvula and tonsils, while TORS consists of the removal of the uvula, tonsils, and adipose tissue at the base of the tongue.

Participants will attend face-to-face oropharyngeal training sessions with a therapist in the lab, each lasting 45-60 minutes, 1-2 times per week, over a 12-week intervention period.

Participants will attend online oropharyngeal training (telerehabilitation) sessions with a therapist, each lasting 45-60 minutes, 1-2 times per week, over a 12-week intervention period.

Participants will use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) throughout the intervention period.