Sleep-disordered breathing diagnosis: a comprehensive audit of home sleep testing in real clinical settings.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the indications and outcomes of Home Sleep Testing (HST) for patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), aligning with guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the European Sleep Research Society. Specifically, we aimed to audit whether validated type 3 polygraphy could effectively ensure patient care while optimizing resource utilization.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from patients undergoing type 3 polygraphy for suspected OSA in a tertiary referral hospital between January 2022 and December 2022.