Diagnostic Accuracy of STOP-BANG Score in Detecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients at the Rizal Medical Center.

Arianna Danielle M NANO; Michael Alexius A SARTE; Giancarla Marie C AMBROCIO; Precious Eunice R GRULLO

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Diagnostic Accuracy of STOP-BANG Score in Detecting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients at the Rizal Medical Center.

Author: Arianna Danielle M NANO ¹ ; Michael Alexius A SARTE ¹ ; Giancarla Marie C AMBROCIO ¹ ; Precious Eunice R GRULLO ¹
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Rizal Medical Center, Pasig, Metro Manila, NCR, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
Keywords: Stop-bang; Polysomnogram
MeSH: Human; Apnea; Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Sleep
From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;40(1):26-29
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract:
Objective:To determine the sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value of the STOP BANG questionnaire in diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in adults admitted for polysomnography at the Rizal Medical Center from January 2019 to June 2024
Methods:
Design:Review of Records
Setting:Tertiary Government Training Hospital
Participants:166 adult patients
Results:A total of 166 patient records were included with an average age of 35.6 ± 12 years, BMI of 29.3 ± 6.44 and 67% were male. The STOP-BANG questionnaire had a sensitivity of 77% to screen for all (AHI ≥ 5), mild (AHI = 5-14.9), moderate (AHI = 15-19.9), and severe OSA (AHI > 30), respectively. The specificity was 62% and the area under the curve was 0.717 for all, mild, moderate and severe OSA
Conclusion:A STOP-BANG score of 3/8 can predict the presence of OSA with a sensitivity of 77% and specificity of 62% with AUC of 0.717. The increase in score does not predict the severity. Further research can be done to identify other co-morbidities associated with OSA.