Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Introduction Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line therapy for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). CPAP is highly effective for improving symptoms and quality …

Rationale: Clear definition of optimal positive airway pressure therapy usage in patients with
obstructive sleep apnea is not possible because of scarce data on the relationship between …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is commonly used at home for patient with nocturnal
hypoventilation caused by a chronic respiratory failure. Monitoring NIV is required to …

Objectives We explored whether a new combination of eye mask sleep position therapy
(SPT) and oral appliance therapy (OAT) was more effective at treating positional obstructive …

Background The impact of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for OSA on health care
costs is uncertain. Research Question Are 3-year health care costs associated with PAP …

Rationale: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the first-choice treatment for obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). However, its real-world effectiveness is often questioned because of usage …

Objectives This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of telemedicine-based follow-
up management on adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Methods Publications were …

Background Travel is a major barrier to healthcare access for Veteran Affairs (VA) patients,
and disproportionately affects rural Veterans (approximately one quarter of Veterans). The …

Rationale: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
Telemedicine has been introduced for improved PAP follow-up. Objectives: Our study aim …