ArticleBMC health services research2021
Assessment, referral and management of obstructive sleep apnea by Australian general practitioners: a qualitative analysis.
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- Analysis of Influencing Factors of eHealth Literacy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- Clinical and psychological predictors of obstructive sleep apnoea in an Australian adult population with severe and complex obesity.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians regarding multidisciplinary treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Access and models of obstructive sleep apnea care: a cross-national comparison of Canadian and Australian patient survey data.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Education Level and the Prevalence and Medical Behavior of Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.Nature and science of sleep · 2025Article
- CPAP resumption after a first termination and impact on all-cause mortality in France.The European respiratory journal · 2024Article
- Factors influencing patient delay in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea: a study based on an integrated model.Annals of medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe high and increasing demand for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) care has exceeded the capacity of specialist sleep services prompting consideration of whether general practitioners could have an enhanced role in service delivery. However, little is known about the current involvement, experiences and attitudes of Australian general practitioners towards OSA. The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth analysis of Australian general practitioners' experiences and opinions regarding their care of patients with OSA to inform the design and implementation of new general practice models of care.
methodsPurposive sampling was used to recruit participants with maximum variation in age, experience and location. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and were analysed using Thematic Analysis.
resultsThree major themes were identified: (1) General practitioners are important in recognising symptoms of OSA and facilitating a diagnosis by others; (2) Inequities in access to the assessment and management of OSA; and (3) General practitioners currently have a limited role in the management of OSA.
conclusionsWhen consulting with patients with symptoms of OSA, general practitioners see their primary responsibility as providing a referral for diagnosis by others. General practitioners working with patients in areas of greater need, such as rural/remote areas and those of socio-economic disadvantage, demonstrated interest in being more involved in OSA management. Inequities in access to assessment and management are potential drivers for change in future models of care for OSA in general practice.
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