Accession Number:

AD1183163

Title:

Comparing Current Treatment Modality at an Army Military Treatment Facility for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with an Objective Titration Protocol for Cost Savings Potential

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Master's Thesis]

Corporate Author:

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Schaepe, Joshua S
• Neal, Phillip W

Report Date:

2021-06-02

Pagination or Media Count:

21

Abstract:

Oral appliance therapy OAT titration time has the most significant effect on the cost effectiveness of treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mean titration time and clinical effectiveness of OAT at an Army Military Treatment Facility MTF. A comparison of the results to the literature and to objective titration protocols for potential cost savings analysis.

Descriptors:

• therapy
• economic analysis
• health services
• materials
• social sciences
• students
• theses
• department of defense
• medical personnel
• airway management
• clearances
• cost effectiveness
• health
• training
• health care
• active duty
• covid-19

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]