Abstract
Background: Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea is needed to consolidate and summarize key factors important for clinical management of the OSA adult patient. Toward this goal, an international collaborative of multidisciplinary experts in sleep apnea evaluation and treatment have produced the International Consensus statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (ICS:OSA). Methods: Using previously defined methodology, focal topics in OSA were assigned as literature review (LR), evidence-based review (EBR), or evidence-based review with recommendations (EBR-R) formats. Each topic incorporated the available and relevant evidence which was summarized and graded on study quality. Each topic and section underwent iterative review and the ICS:OSA was created and reviewed by all authors for consensus. Results: The ICS:OSA addresses OSA syndrome definitions, pathophysiology, epidemiology, risk factors for disease, screening methods, diagnostic testing types, multiple treatment modalities, and effects of OSA and treatment on the multiple comorbidities. Specific focus on outcomes with positive airway pressure (PAP) and surgical treatments were evaluated. Conclusion: This review of the literature in OSA consolidates the available knowledge and identifies the limitations of the current evidence. This effort aims to highlight the basis of OSA evidence-based practice and identify future research needs. Knowledge gaps and opportunities for improvement include improving the metrics of OSA disease, determining the optimal OSA screening paradigms, developing strategies for PAP adherence and longitudinal care, enhancing selection of PAP alternatives and surgery, understanding health risk outcomes, and translating evidence into individualized approaches to therapy. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - 2023 |
Keywords
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- PAP adherence
- atrial fibrillation
- cardiovascular event
- cerebrovascular disease
- consensus
- dementia
- evidence-based medicine
- home sleep apnea testing
- hypertension
- hypoglossal nerve stimulation
- mortality
- motor vehicle accidents
- neurocognitive function
- perioperative management
- polysomnography
- positive airway pressure
- screening
- sleep
- sleep disordered breathing
- sleep surgery
- sleepiness
- surgical outcomes
- systematic review
- treatment outcomes
- uvulopalatopharyngoplasty