STOP-BANG Score versus Epworth Sleepiness Scale as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The present study was able to provide valuable insights into OSA screening. Out of the two studied OSA screening questionnaires, we found out that both had comparatively good predictive and diagnostic accuracy, with the STOP-BANG score surpassing the ESS score in the majority of measures. Considering the high global burden of undiagnosed OSA, there is a need to upregulate the screening for OSA followed by appropriate treatment measures. This would improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of complications and future adverse health outcomes.
Authors
- Deepak Aggarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9140-6852)
- Mohit Dogra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1909-9787)
- Surabhi Jaggi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2060-5990)
- Varinder Saini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8887-6941)
- Komaldeep Kaur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5806-1795)
- Chahat Bhatia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8268-3067)
Institutions
- Indira Gandhi Medical College (IN)
- Government Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_557_24
- Primary Topic
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00