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  • Medical Informatics
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosis relies on physical examination, but documentation practices are inconsistent.
  • Variability in physical exam documentation may impact patient care and treatment selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate variability in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) physical exam templates.
  • To contrast documentation practices across institutional settings.
  • To identify inter-specialty differences in OSA physical exam documentation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional analysis of 579 OSA physical exam templates from 478 institutions using the Epic electronic medical record system.
  • Templates were evaluated against a 25-item checklist derived from clinical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The median template included only 7 of 25 key features, with significant variation.
  • Vital signs, tonsil size, and septal deviation were most common; waist-hip ratio and hyomental distance were least common.
  • Otolaryngology templates focused on nasal/airway features, while sleep medicine/pulmonology emphasized neck circumference and Mallampati scores.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variability exists in OSA physical exam documentation across institutions and specialties.
  • Standardized templates could enhance consistency, improve communication, and support accurate patient treatment.
  • Addressing documentation disparities is crucial for equitable patient evaluation and care.