TY - JOUR T1 - Obstructive sleep apnea knowledge and attitude among pulmonology training fellows in the Philippines JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J DO - 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.1033 VL - 56 IS - suppl 64 SP - 1033 AU - Krislyn Panugayan AU - Rodolfo. Dizon, Jr. Y1 - 2020/09/07 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/56/suppl_64/1033.abstract N2 - Studies focusing on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the Philippines are limited. Assessment of the competence of doctors in dealing with OSA in the local setting have yet to be documented. As sleep related breathing disorders have been incorporated in the pulmonology fellowship training programs in the country to address the needs of healthcare, this study was done to assess the competency of those undergoing the training.95 out of 97 fellows of PCCP Accredited Training Institution in the country completed the English OSA Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA) based questionnaire.The subjects’ knowledge had a mean score of 14.10 ±1.66 out of 17 items, but majority answered incorrectly questions regarding OSA treatment (64% and 45.26%). There was significant difference in knowledge (p= 0.03) by year level of fellow with senior fellows having a higher score. With regard to attitude items, the subjects showed a mean score of 3.89 ± 0.54 out of 5 items. Though a high proportion give importance to OSA as a clinical disorder (90%), they seem to have a lower confidence level in managing OSA as a disorder (53.68%) and the use of CPAP therapy (49.47%). There is significant attitude score difference (p=0.02) by year level of fellow and by number of years since medical board examination (p=0.003) with the more seniors and experienced fellows having higher attitude scores.While the overall knowledge and attitude scores of the fellows on OSA seem satisfactory, there appears a need to improve their education and confidence regarding management. An OSA-treatment focused educational intervention during their fellowship may help improve the knowledge, ability and confidence in managing OSA patients.FootnotesCite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 1033.This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.This is an ERS International Congress abstract. No full-text version is available. Further material to accompany this abstract may be available at www.ers-education.org (ERS member access only). ER -