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Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms Referral to Otolaryngologists in Iranian Residency Entrance Examination Volunteers: The Effect of Source of Education and Level of Knowledge Publisher



Sadeghniiathaghighi K1 ; Abdullah H2 ; Najafi A1 ; Alemohammad ZB1 ; Ahmadi Jazi K3 ; Erfanian R2
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  1. 1. Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amir Alam Hospital Complexs, Sa’adi Street, P.O. Box: 14155-6446, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Ahmadi Cultural Institute, Tehran, Iran

Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Published:2022


Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has various complications for individuals’ health. This study aimed to evaluate the factors for referring obstructive sleep apnea patients to otolaryngologists in Iranian residency entrance examination volunteers. This cross-sectional study recruited volunteer participants from the Iranian Residency Entrance Examination on March 2, 2018. The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA)/the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes in Children (OSAKA-KIDS) Questionnaires were distributed among residents attending exam preparation. Number of years working as a physician, number of adult and pediatric patients visited during the academic rank in residency examination, and the main specialty during general physician education in which they get familiar with obstructive sleep apnea were documented. The effect of the mentioned variables evaluated on patient referral preference specialty. Of the 95 volunteers, 57.9% were female; mean age was 29.6 ± 3.3 years. The overall knowledge score of the OSAKA questionnaire was 9.85 ± 3.9 and for the OSAKA-KIDS questionnaire was 9.2 ± 4.9. In patients under 18 years of age, the most frequent referrals were from otolaryngology specialists (51.2%). The only factor which had positive significant effect on adult patient referral preference was source of obstructive sleep apnea knowledge during general physician taring (p < 0.001). Given the low awareness about OSA in candidates for the residency entrance exam and the high importance of this treatable disease, the need for comprehensive training courses during residency is warranted and the adequacy of sleep apnea education through all involved specialty during general physician education should be improved. © 2021, Association of Otolaryngologists of India.
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