Comparison of Commonly Used Questionnaires to Identify Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a High-Risk Population

Conclusions:There is a high prevalence of undiagnosed symptomatic sleep apnea in high-risk patient groups. The STOP-BANG questionnaire appeared superior, though all questionnaires had significant limitations. Incorporation of STOP-BANG≥ 3 in this high-risk population might reduce the need for sleep testing in a resource-constrained setting.Citation:Kee K, Dixon J, Shaw J, Vulikh E, Schlaich M, Kaye DM, Zimmet P, Naughton MT. Comparison of commonly used questionnaires to identify obstructive sleep apnea in a high-risk population.J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(12):2057–2064.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research