Personalized feedback to improve CPAP adherence in obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is effectively treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Low rates of CPAP adherence led to the development of a personalized feedback intervention requiring minimal provider burden. In a comparison of the intervention to standard information, group differences failed to reach significance. Explanations for the findings include low power, that machines were not provided, and an atypical sample. Effect sizes were medium to large at 2 weeks, suggesting that sufficiently powered studies may be warranted.
Roecklein
Kathryn A
KA
Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 210 South Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. kroeck@pitt.edu
Schumacher
Julie A
JA
Gabriele
Jeanne M
JM
Fagan
Colleen
C
Baran
Alp Sinan
AS
Richert
Allen C
AC
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / Q000379:methods*; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017286:Polysomnography / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult