Scientists in sleep and circadian rhythms, public health experts, healthcare providers,
partners, and stakeholders convened in 2020 for a 2-day meeting organized by the …

Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective treatment
modality, poor adherence still remains a problem for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Study Objectives: Difficulties in providing timely access to care have prompted interest in
primary care delivery models for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sustainable …

No area in sleep-disorders medicine has been marked by as much controversy as the
surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The literature has been hampered …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common, with an estimated population prevalence
ranging from 3% to 50% depending on age, sex, definition of disease, and body mass index …

Background West Virginia (WV) has the highest rates of obesity and cardiopulmonary
disease in the United States (US). Recent work has identified a significant care gap in WV …

Importance Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common and associated with substantial
adverse health consequences. Long wait times for SDB care are commonly reported; …

Study Objectives: To determine whether adherence to continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) in adults with uncomplicated obstructive sleep apnea differs by rural vs urban …

Rationale: Lack of timely access to diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing
(SDB) has sparked interest in using nonphysician providers. Previous studies of these …

AIM The aim of this study was to explore nurse practitioner (NP) students' perceptions of a
sleep e-learning program. BACKGROUND Sleep assessment is uncommon as nursing …