2026 - PARIS

Context Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological condition impairing sleep and quality of life. In primary care, prevalence estimates often rely on standardized questionnaires, yet less is known about symptom identification during routine consultations without systematic screening. Objectives To assess the frequency of spontaneously reported restless legs symptoms during routine health check-ups in a primary care setting, and to explore associated demographic, sleep-related, (…)

Context Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is frequent but remains underdiagnosed in primary care. Screening strategies mainly rely on questionnaires and anthropometric measurements, while clinical observation is often underused. General practitioners routinely observe patients’ posture during consultation. Clinical experience suggests that patients with suspected OSA frequently present common postural characteristics, such as forward head posture (FHP) and shoulder curl, which may reflect (…)

Context Algorithm-based validation of medical prescriptions is increasingly used to standardise care. Since June 2024 in France, prescriptions for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea must be validated through a national algorithm based on French National Authority for Health (HAS) criteria. While this system aims to improve efficiency and equity, its impact on complex, real- life primary care situations—where clinical judgement is essential—remains poorly (…)