The Kushida Index as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome

Jauhar, S., Orchardson, R., Banham, S.W., Livingston, E., Sherriff, A. and Lyons, M.F. (2012) The Kushida Index as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome. British Dental Journal, 212(1), E2-E2. (doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.2)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.2

Abstract

<b>Objectives</b> To test the validity of the Kushida Index for screening for sleep apnoea in a West of Scotland adult population.<p></p> <b>Methods</b> Specific intra-oral measurements and respiratory polysomnography were carried out on 71 patients in this prospective study. The intra-oral measurements were applied to the Kushida formula to obtain a value for the Kushida Index. This value was compared to the diagnosis obtained using polysomnography in the conventional manner.<p></p> <b>Results</b> The sensitivity of the Kushida Index in this present study was 68% (95% CI 50-81) and the specificity was 71% (95% CI 52-84). The positive predictive value was 71% and the negative predictive value was 67%. The Mallampati score, Epworth sleepiness score and enlargement of the tongue, soft palate or tonsils were not statistically significantly related to a diagnosis of sleep apnoea (p >0.05).<p></p> <b>Conclusion</b> With the limited sensitivity and specificity of the Kushida Index demonstrated in this study, this test cannot be recommended as a screening tool for sleep apnoea in a West of Scotland population.<p></p>

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Jauhar, Mr Sachin and Sherriff, Professor Andrea and Orchardson, Dr Robert
Authors: Jauhar, S., Orchardson, R., Banham, S.W., Livingston, E., Sherriff, A., and Lyons, M.F.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
Journal Name:British Dental Journal
Journal Abbr.:BDJ
Publisher:Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:0007-0610
ISSN (Online):1476-5373
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