Study protocol to assess de-implementation of the initial provider encounter for diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: the DREAM (Direct Referral for Apnea Monitoring) Project

Study protocol to assess de-implementation of the initial provider encounter for diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: the DREAM (Direct Referral for Apnea Monitoring) Project

Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common and serious health condition which is highly prevalent among U.S. military Veterans. Because the demand for sleep medicine services often overwhelms the availability of such services, it is necessary to streamline diagnosis and treat...

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Main Authors: Robert L. Folmer, Eilis A. Boudreau, Charles W. Atwood, Connor J. Smith, Annette M. Totten, Jamie L. Tock, Priyanka Chilakamarri, Kathleen F. Sarmiento
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
Home sleep apnea testing
Polysomnography
Negative predictive value
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-022-01899-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-022-01899-y

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