@article{ref1,
title="A policy analysis of mandatory obstructive sleep apnea screening in the trucking industry",
journal="Workplace health and safety",
year="2018",
author="Kirkendoll, Kenya D. and Heaton, Karen",
volume="66",
number="7",
pages="348-355",
abstract="Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition characterized by occlusion of the upper airway during sleep resulting in daytime sleepiness. Drivers with OSA are at a two- to sevenfold increase in risk of motor vehicle crashes (MVCs). Approximately, 13% to 28% of commercial motor vehicle drivers (CMVDs) are thought to have OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant issue in the transportation industry. Currently, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) does not mandate OSA screening. Federal regulations only specify that CMVDs be free of &quot;respiratory dysfunction&quot; that would impair driving. Untreated OSA is a public safety concern. The purpose of this article is to use Bardach's eightfold policy analysis approach to examine policy options related to OSA screening in the trucking industry.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2165-0799",
doi="10.1177/2165079918759117",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2165079918759117"
}