Journal article
A systematic review of screening questionnaires for obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract
PurposeObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may lead to life-threatening problems if it is left undiagnosed. Polysomnography is the “gold standard” for OSA diagnosis; however, it is expensive and not widely available. The objective of this systematic review is to identify and evaluate the available questionnaires for screening OSA.SourceWe carried out a literature search through MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL to identify eligible studies. The …
Authors
Abrishami A; Khajehdehi A; Chung F
Journal
Journal canadien d'anesthésie, Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 423–438
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
May 2010
DOI
10.1007/s12630-010-9280-x
ISSN
0832-610X