Table 3.
ROC best cut points for prediction of ≥ 2-point ESS change with combined sensitivity and specificity at 3 months.
| Factor | Cut Point | Sensitivity | Specificity | Youden Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PAP use, min | 60 | 0.89 | 0.00 | –0.11 |
| 120 | 0.98 | 0.20 | 0.08 | |
| 180 | 0.71 | 0.30 | 0.00 | |
| 240 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.16 | |
| 300 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 0.12 | |
| 360 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.30 | |
| 420 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.14 | |
| 480 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.03 | |
| Percentage of nights with PAP use ≥ 4 h | 10 | 0.90 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| 20 | 0.88 | 0.20 | 0.08 | |
| 30 | 0.80 | 0.30 | 0.10 | |
| 40 | 0.70 | 0.40 | 0.10 | |
| 50 | 0.61 | 0.40 | 0.01 | |
| 60 | 0.54 | 0.60 | 0.14 | |
| 70 | 0.47 | 0.70 | 0.17 | |
| 80 | 0.39 | 0.70 | 0.09 | |
| 90 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.25 | |
| Percentage of sleep h with PAP use | 10 | 0.93 | 0.00 | –0.07 |
| 20 | 0.89 | 0.10 | –0.01 | |
| 30 | 0.87 | 0.20 | 0.07 | |
| 40 | 0.79 | 0.30 | 0.09 | |
| 50 | 0.67 | 0.40 | 0.07 | |
| 60 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.19 | |
| 70 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.04 | |
| 80 | 0.36 | 0.70 | 0.06 | |
| 90 | 0.21 | 0.70 | –0.09 |
Italicized rows show the highest Youden Index. Bolded rows show the best balance of sensitivity and specificity. ESS = Epworth Sleepiness Scale, PAP = positive airway pressure, ROC = receiver operating characteristic.