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. 2022 Apr 1;18(4):1027–1034. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.9792

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.