Priority 8 from the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Saskatchewan,Canada) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: How can the treatment and care of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in long-term and residential care settings be improved? (JLA PSP Priority 8) | |
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| Overall ranking | 8 |
| JLA question ID | 0118/8 |
| Explanatory note | Little research has been conducted on how residents with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are cared for in long-term care and residential settings, although it is likely that this is an under-studied area. In adults aged 65 years or older, it is estimated that between 13% and 32% may suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea.This is because age-related changes in the size of the upper airway and a predisposition to airway collapse.For younger people in residential care, some may also be at higher risk. For example, it is estimated that between 30% and 60% of people with Down syndrome have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. |
| Evidence |
No evidence identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Respiratory |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | What is being done to address the low level of care for Sleep Apnea in long term care? |
| Submitted by | Clinicians |
| 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 |