Purpose To investigate self-reported barriers to medication adherence among chronically ill
adolescents, and to investigate whether barriers are unique to specific chronic diseases or …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is leading to several consequences as reported
in adults. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is one of the effective …

Long-term noninvasive respiratory support, comprising continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) and noninvasive ventilation (NIV), in children is expanding worldwide, with …

Study Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common pediatric condition
characterized by recurrent partial or complete cessation of airflow during sleep, typically due …

The goal of this position paper on ventilatory support at home for children is to provide
expert consensus from Australia and New Zealand on optimal care for children requiring …

Background Pediatric obesity is closely associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and
short sleep duration. While multidisciplinary weight loss interventions are recommended for …

Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the nonsurgical treatment of
choice for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, CPAP limitations include …

Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is a commonly prescribed treatment for pediatric
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Negative health consequences associated with untreated …

Background Theoretical domains framework (TDF) provides an integrative model for
assessing barriers to behavioral changes in order to suggest interventions for improvement …

The selection of the mask interface for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is recognized to be an
essential part for therapy success. While nasal masks are the first recommended option in …