DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181b8c16b
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PMID: 19786899
Issn Print: 1076-2752
Publication Date: 2009/10/01
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Abstract
Objective:To survey American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) members regarding recent consensus guidelines for screening commercial drivers for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Methods:A brief survey instrument was distributed electronically by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine to its members during February 2008 to April 2008.
Results:Most (92%) of the 552 examiners opined that screening commercial drivers for OSA was important. Nevertheless, only 42% reported screening using consensus guidelines or another specific protocol. Common reasons for not applying the guidelines included unaware (36%), too complicated (12%), client retention (10%), and driver inconvenience (10%). Most would consider using the guidelines going forward but 39% wanted additional evidence and another 21% only if they became the “community standard.”
Conclusions:More education regarding OSA and drivers is needed. A Federal mandate and eliminating “doctor shopping” would likely increase examiners’ compliance with screening.
