Adoption and enhancement of a primary care management pathway for obstructive sleep apnea: an implementation evaluation project – Year two

A clinical pathway for primary care Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) management has been developed in Calgary to address specific barriers to OSA management by primary care physicians (PCPs) that were identified in a series of stakeholder consultation activities. This study’s primary goal is to maximize use of the clinical pathway to support evidence-based primary care OSA management. The results of this study will support more effective implementation of the pathway in the Calgary Zone and facilitate its scale and spread across Alberta. The Lung Association is a non-profit and volunteer-based charity that raises money to fight lung disease, fund lung health research and support patients in need. This partner organization advocates on behalf of the hundreds of thousands who are touched by lung disease to government, industry and the community. This organization champions policies and practices that improve respiratory care for Albertans and residents in Northwest Territories. OSA is a highly prevalent respiratory disease that affects many Albertans and is a focus area for this organization. The proposed project will improve access and quality for the large population of patients with suspected or confirmed OSA. This research project will improve the respiratory health of Albertans and directly fulfill Lung Association mandate.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sachin Pendharkar

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Partner:

The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

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