Evaluation of the Arabic version of STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea.

Shaikha AlhouqaniMariam Al ManhaliAwad Al EssaMohammed Al Houqani

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2015)

The Arabic version of STOP-Bang questionnaire is an easy-to-use tool that can be implemented as a reliable, quick screening tool for OSA in patients referred to sleep clinic. It demonstrated high sensitivity and NPV especially for patients with moderate to severe OSA. We believe that this tool will help physicians to earlier identify cases at risk of OSA.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
end stage renal disease
primary care
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
sleep apnea
patient reported
high intensity
patient reported outcomes