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Are physicians aware of obstructive sleep apnea in children?

Zeynep Tamay1, Ahmet Akcay, Gurkan Kilic

  • 1Division of Allergy and Chest Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Capa, 34390 Istanbul, Turkey. eztamay@yahoo.com

Sleep Medicine
|September 26, 2006
PubMed

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Physicians show knowledge gaps regarding childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Improved educational programs are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric OSA to prevent long-term health issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 1-3% of preschool children.
  • Untreated pediatric OSA can lead to significant morbidity, including growth issues, cardiac problems, and neurocognitive deficits.
  • Early identification and management are vital for improving child and family quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess physician knowledge and attitudes towards pediatric OSA.
  • Utilized the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes in Children (OSAKA-KIDS) questionnaire.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the OSAKA-KIDS questionnaire with two sections: 18 true-or-false items for knowledge and 5 Likert scale items for attitudes.
  • Administered the questionnaire to 230 physicians, including pediatricians, general practitioners, and pulmonologists.

Main Results:

  • Physicians achieved a mean knowledge score of 66.7% and a mean attitude score of 3.4.
  • Higher knowledge scores correlated with sub-specialty training and inversely with higher academic degrees.
  • Knowledge and attitude scores showed a positive correlation.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians demonstrate knowledge deficits concerning pediatric OSA and its treatment.
  • There is a need for enhanced educational initiatives in medical schools and residency programs.
  • Targeted educational programs can improve physician competence in managing childhood OSA.
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