Priority 13 from the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Saskatchewan,Canada) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: Can obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) be permanently eliminated? (JLA PSP Priority 13) | |
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| Overall ranking | 13 |
| JLA question ID | 0118/13 |
| Explanatory note | This very common question highlights the desire for a cure for OSA that was expressed by many patients and their caregivers. OSA can affect long-term health, quality of life, function and well-being. |
| Evidence |
He M, Yin G, Zhan S, Xu J, Cao X, Li J, Ye J. Long-term Efficacy of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty among Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 |
| Health Research Classification System category | Respiratory |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Can my sleep apnea be permanently fixed?; Is there a cure; Is there a permanent solution other than CPAP?; |
| Submitted by | Family members x 12, patients x 45 |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0118 |
| PSP name | Obstructive Sleep Apnea PSP |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 39 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 28 January 2021 |