Date Available
12-7-2017
Year of Publication
2017
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Committee Chair
Dr. Elizabeth G. Tovar
Clinical Mentor
Dr. David Winslow
Committee Member
Dr. Julianne Ossege
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of high blood pressure but often undetected in patients with hypertension. Screening tools for OSA exist but are underutilized. This project aimed to identify current practices and perceptions related to screening for OSA in patients with hypertension and improve primary care provider knowledge of OSA and screening rates using the STOP-BANG screening tool. The providers acknowledged the importance of screening patients with hypertension but there was no increase in screening after education was provided. Effective screening tools exist but effective strategies to bring this evidence to practice need to be explored further.
Recommended Citation
Jennette, Natalie R., "Screening for Sleep Apnea in Patients with Hypertension using the STOP-BANG Tool in a Primary Care Setting" (2017). DNP Projects. 164.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/dnp_etds/164
