Four scores are usually performed to detect OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) patients. These four scores are: STOP-Bang, P-SAP, OSA50 and DES-OSA. These scores have been previously validated. However, a comparison between scorers in the realization of these scores has never been performed.
Four scores are usually performed to detect OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) patients. These four scores are: STOP-Bang, P-SAP, OSA50 and DES-OSA. These scores have been previously validated. However, a comparison between scorers in the realization of these scores has never been performed. The aim of this study was to evaluate this agreement using statistical methods.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
191
OSA scoring (four scores: STOP-Bang, P-SAP, OSA50, DES-OSA were performed by several scorers on each patients, after what agreement between scores will be evaluated).
Clinique Saint-Luc Bouge
Namur, Belgium
OSA Scoring
Should the inter-scorers agreement between OSA scoring be accurate?
Time frame: 2 months
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