Development of a new scale to evaluate sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): The Barcelona sleepiness scale (BSS)

M. Guaita, M. Romero-Cardos, M. Salamero, I. Vilaseca, J.M. Montserrat, C. Embid, A. Iranzo, J. de Pablo, C. Gaig, C. Leon, J. Santamaria (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session: Technology, screening and questionnaires in OSA
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 913
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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