Nurse-led intensive interventions improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy and quality of life in obstructive sleep apnea patients
X Chen, W Chen, W Hu, K Huang… - Patient preference and …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
X Chen, W Chen, W Hu, K Huang, J Huang, Y Zhou
Patient preference and adherence, 2015•Taylor & FrancisBackground Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely recommended for the
treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS), but its usage by patients is very low.
The aim of this study was to assess intensive educational programs and nursing support for
the improvement of CPAP use and outcomes in SAHS patients. Methods Eighty new SAHS
patients were randomized to receive nurse-led intensive interventions or usual support at
hospital and home. The main outcome measure was CPAP use; changes in sleeping …
treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS), but its usage by patients is very low.
The aim of this study was to assess intensive educational programs and nursing support for
the improvement of CPAP use and outcomes in SAHS patients. Methods Eighty new SAHS
patients were randomized to receive nurse-led intensive interventions or usual support at
hospital and home. The main outcome measure was CPAP use; changes in sleeping …
Background
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is widely recommended for the treatment of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS), but its usage by patients is very low. The aim of this study was to assess intensive educational programs and nursing support for the improvement of CPAP use and outcomes in SAHS patients.
Methods
Eighty new SAHS patients were randomized to receive nurse-led intensive interventions or usual support at hospital and home. The main outcome measure was CPAP use; changes in sleeping, symptoms, mood, and quality of life were also assessed after 12 months of treatment.
Results
All outcome measures were improved after treatment in both groups. However, patients receiving intensive support with significantly higher CPAP use (higher daily CPAP usage by 2.2 hours/day) had greater improvements in SAHS symptoms and mood (P<0.05). The intervention group further showed an improvement in the Short Form-36 domains of mental and physical health (P<0.05).
Conclusion
The CPAP usage and quality of life can be significantly improved by nurse-led intensive program in obstructive sleep apnea patients.
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