Abstract

It is estimated that 25 million individuals suffer from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and of those, 82-93% of sufferers remain undiagnosed. The relationship between OSA and a myriad of health issues has been correlated through study. Untreated OSA places patients at increased risk for hypertension, stroke, cardiac events, decreased mental acuity, post-surgical complications, workplace and vehicular accidents and impaired lifestyle. A poll of local providers revealed knowledge of the issues related to OSA, however, no consistent or formal screening tool was in use. The STOP-BANG questionnaire consists of eight simple dichotomous questions and has consistently shown a sensitivity greater than 85%.

Anita H. Becker

Author Details

Anita Becker, DNP, RN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Screening Tools, Sleep Medicine

Advisor

Gurley, Lisa

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-17

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