National strategy on the integration of sleep and circadian rhythms into public health research and policies: report from the Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network
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 …
partners, and stakeholders convened in 2020 for a 2-day meeting organized by the …
Redesigning care for OSA
LM Donovan, A Shah, CL Chai-Coetzer, F Barbé… - Chest, 2020 - Elsevier
Constrained by a limited supply of specialized personnel, health systems face a challenge in
caring for the large number of patients with OSA. The complexity of this challenge is …
caring for the large number of patients with OSA. The complexity of this challenge is …
Lower socioeconomic status and co-morbid conditions are associated with reduced continuous positive airway pressure adherence among older adult medicare …
EM Wickwire, SL Jobe, LM Oldstone, SM Scharf… - Sleep, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives To examine rates of adherence to continuous positive airway
pressure (CPAP) therapy among a representative sample of older adult Medicare …
pressure (CPAP) therapy among a representative sample of older adult Medicare …
Perspectives on primary care management of obstructive sleep apnea: a qualitative study of patients and health care providers
SR Pendharkar, K Blades, JE Kelly, WH Tsai… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - jcsm.aasm.org
Study Objectives: Difficulties in providing timely access to care have prompted interest in
primary care delivery models for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sustainable …
primary care delivery models for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sustainable …
Effects of wait times on treatment adherence and clinical outcomes in patients with severe sleep-disordered breathing: a secondary analysis of a noninferiority …
Importance Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common and associated with substantial
adverse health consequences. Long wait times for SDB care are commonly reported; …
adverse health consequences. Long wait times for SDB care are commonly reported; …
Reshaping sleep apnea care: time for value-based strategies
JL Pépin, S Baillieul, R Tamisier - Annals of the American Thoracic …, 2019 - atsjournals.org
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major health concern, affecting nearly 1 billion
individuals worldwide with multiorgan consequences that result in considerable economic …
individuals worldwide with multiorgan consequences that result in considerable economic …
Alternative care pathways for obstructive sleep apnea and the impact on positive airway pressure adherence: unraveling the puzzle of adherence
ME Billings, SR Pendharkar - Sleep Medicine Clinics, 2021 - sleep.theclinics.com
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 …
ranging from 3% to 50% depending on age, sex, definition of disease, and body mass index …
Nurse-led triage of new sleep referrals is associated with lower risk of potentially contraindicated sleep testing: a retrospective cohort study
LM Donovan, BN Palen, A Syed… - BMJ quality & …, 2021 - qualitysafety.bmj.com
Background The volume of specialty care referrals often outstrips specialists' capacity. The
Department of Veterans Affairs launched a system of referral coordination to augment our …
Department of Veterans Affairs launched a system of referral coordination to augment our …
[HTML][HTML] An evaluation of rural–urban disparities in treatment outcomes for obstructive sleep apnoea: study protocol for a prospective cohort study
J Corrigan, I Ogah, A Ip-Buting, H Sharpe… - ERJ Open …, 2020 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common and treatable chronic condition
that is associated with significant morbidity and economic cost. Geography is increasingly …
that is associated with significant morbidity and economic cost. Geography is increasingly …
The referral coordination team: a redesign of specialty care to enhance service delivery and value in sleep medicine
LM Donovan, BN Palen, LA Fernandes… - … Innovations in Care …, 2021 - catalyst.nejm.org
Growing complexity in medical care has led to increased demand for specialized knowledge
and services. Unfortunately, existing specialist capacity is insufficient, creating access …
and services. Unfortunately, existing specialist capacity is insufficient, creating access …