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STOP-Bang obstructive sleep-apnoea screening
STOP-Bang obstructive sleep-apnoea screening — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
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- 2026-10-26
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| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | STOP-Bang; eight-factor adult OSA screen |
| Respondent | Patient report and measurements |
| Purpose | STOP-Bang obstructive sleep-apnoea screening — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Use the official questions and measurement conventions, documenting the required anthropometric and clinical information.
Scoring method
Eight binary criteria combined using official algorithm; screening only.
Interpretation & limitations
- Interpret the count and any alternative combinations using the selected official scoring pathway; this estimates screening concern.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- A total alone cannot apply every alternative pathway. A screen does not diagnose obstructive sleep apnea or replace a sleep study.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.