Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment in Adults

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Topic Summary

Concerns about efficacy, effectiveness and safety regarding treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Important questions remain regarding diagnosis of OSA; the linkage between OSA and other conditions and/or risks; whether intervention reduces negative outcomes; whether treatments such as CPAP and surgical procedures should be used as (1) preventive; (2) treatment for established conditions; or (3) avoidance of bad outcomes for established disease; effectiveness of interventions.

Draft Report Published: January 12, 2012
Public Comment Period: January 12 - January 30, 2012
Final Report Published: February 15, 2012
HTCC Public Meeting: March 16, 2012

Primary Criteria Ranking

Safety = Med
Efficacy = High
Cost = Med

Documents

Findings and Decision (704.9 KB)
Key Questions (111.8 KB)
Final Report (3.1 MB)
Appendices Part One (8.6 MB)
Appendices Part Two (752 KB)
Public Comments and Responses (398.9 KB)