Temporal and Regional Trends in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Administrative Health Data in Alberta, Canada.

Sachin R PendharkarHeather SharpeRhonda J RosychukCheryl R LarattaAndrew FongQiuli M DuanPaul E RonksleyJoanna E MacLean

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2022)

From 2003-2020 the incidence and prevalence of clinically recognized OSA increased but varied by geography. Administrative health data can be used to guide interventions aimed at improving health service delivery and quality of OSA care.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
healthcare
positive airway pressure
public health
risk factors
electronic health record
mental health
big data
health information
quality improvement
palliative care
physical activity
health promotion
risk assessment
social media