Management of obstructive sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem, with 9% to 28% of women and 24% to 26% of males having apneic events at a treatable level, making this syndrome a serious public health issue. This article describes the outcomes associated with continuous positive airway pressure treatment, significance of the issue of poor adherence in OSA, discusses evidence regarding the optimal duration of nightly use, describes the nature and predictors of nonadherence, and reviews interventions that have been tested to increase nightly use and suggests management strategies.
Weaver
Terri E
TE
Biobehavioral and Health Sciences Division, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, USA. tew@nursing.upenn.edu
Sawyer
Amy
A
D001294:Attitude to Health; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome