Polysomnographic versus parent-reported predictors of executive function in children with sleep disordered breathing

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sabrina Nusraty, Nithya Navarathna, Sergio Luiz Novi Junior, Bortfeld Heather, Ron B. Mitchell, Amal Isaiah
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112766
Cited by: 1
References: 34

Abstract

• Parent symptoms predict executive dysfunction better than PSG indices. • Traditional PSG metrics do not correlate with executive function deficits. • Validated questionnaires align closely with neurobehavioral morbidity. • Symptom burden is a superior predictor for surgical decision-making.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research Sleep and related disorders Neuroscience of respiration and sleep

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
203
Pages
112766–112766
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN