Purpose Information on access and adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment
is lacking at the regional level in Latin America. This study characterized access and …

Introduction: The most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) but adherence may be a limiting factor …

Background: Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is the standard treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Objectives: The aim of the current study was to determine …

Study Objectives: Minimal focus has been placed on variations in health care delivery for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study compared positive airway pressure usage in …

Introduction To assess CPAP acquirement, compliance, and dropout rates among OSA
patients three years after the prescription. Material and Methods We assessed CPAP …

Methods A 4 years prospective cohort observational study was conducted using telephone
interviews of 371 newly diagnosed patients with moderate to severe OSA, who received a …

Background: Long-term adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is essential
in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Objectives: The aim of the …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of initiation of continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) …

Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective treatment for
moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Acceptance of and adherence to CPAP …

Purpose Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CPAP acceptance and adherence are critical issues for …