Question
- What is the diagnostic accuracy of home-based sleep studies versus lab-based sleep studies for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
- What is the clinical effectiveness of home-based sleep studies versus lab-based sleep studies for the diagnosis of OSA?
- What is the cost-effectiveness of home-based sleep studies versus lab-based sleep studies for the diagnosis of OSA?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the diagnosis of OSA?
Key Message
One systematic review and meta-analysis, five randomized controlled trials, three non-randomized studies, one economic guideline, and two evidence-guidelines were identified regarding methods to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.