patvann/screen-and-treat-sleep-apnea

Use and Performance of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Across Geographic Regions

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the utility of the STOP-Bang (snoring, tired, observed apnea, blood pressure, body mass index, age, neck size, gender) questionnaire in the sleep clinic setting to screen for and stratify the risk of obstructive sleep apnea among populations from different geographical regions.