Publications by authors named "Leandro Yukio Yatabe Franco"
Obstructive sleep apnea screening in different age groups: performance of the Berlin, STOP-Bang questionnaires and Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Daniel Villela E Silva Davi da Silveira Barroso Alves Mariana da Rocha Rodrigues Nóbrega Felipe Braga Coelho Gomes Ribeiro Leandro Yukio Yatabe Franco
Braz J Otorhinolaryngol
November 2023
Objective: To evaluate the performance of the Berlin Questionnaire, the STOP-Bang Questionnaire, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in screening for the disease in adults of different age groups by comparing them with polysomnography.
Methods: Cross-sectional study with prospective patient allocation, in which individuals underwent a medical interview, completion of the three screening instruments, and polysomnography. Individuals were categorized into three age groups: 18-39, 40-59, and ≥60 years.