Identification and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea by a primary care team with a subset focus on chronic pain management.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), who also consume prescription opioids, have a greater likelihood of morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated whether a primary care team, focused on chronic pain care management, could use a validated questionnaire (STOP-Bang) and motivational follow-up, to increase identification and treatment of OSA. METHODS:This study was a retrospective, dual arm, pre/post controlled study. Participants of this study included the complete chronic pain management sub group treated by this primary care team. Participants were ≥ 18 years old and prescribed daily opioids for treatment of chronic pain. All participants had a multifaceted, individualized, educational meeting that included completing a STOP-Bang questionnaire. Participants

SUBMITTER: Whittington K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7425939 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature