Determinants of continuous positive airway pressure compliance in a group of Greek patients with obstructive sleep apnea
A Amfilochiou, V Tsara, L Kolilekas… - European journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the patients' characteristics that
correlate with greater compliance to CPAP use. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with OSAHS
and treated with CPAP, who had at least one follow-up visit in the Sleep Clinic during one
year, were included in the study. Demographic data, history of symptoms, comorbidities,
Body Mass Index (BMI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire (ESS), were obtained from
patients before and under CPAP use. All variables were correlated with average daily CPAP …
correlate with greater compliance to CPAP use. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with OSAHS
and treated with CPAP, who had at least one follow-up visit in the Sleep Clinic during one
year, were included in the study. Demographic data, history of symptoms, comorbidities,
Body Mass Index (BMI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale questionnaire (ESS), were obtained from
patients before and under CPAP use. All variables were correlated with average daily CPAP …
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