Reasons for Referrals to Sleep Study Based on a Random Chart Review of the 1,524 Patients Who Were Screened for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
| Reason for Referral | N (%) of Patients (n = 200)* |
|---|---|
| Snoring | 58 (29%) |
| Existing obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis follow-up | 38 (19%) |
| Daytime sleepiness | 32 (16%) |
| Elevated body mass index | 14 (7%) |
| Fatigue | 16 (8%) |
| Hypertension | 14 (7%) |
| Other/unknown | 28 (14%) |
↵* Random assessment of 200 medical records is 13% of the 1,524 patients who were screened for obstructive sleep apnea.