[HTML][HTML] 5-years APAP adherence in OSA patients–do first impressions matter?
Background Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective in treating
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), inadequate adherence remains a major cause of treatment
failure. This study aimed to determine long term adherence to auto adjusting-CPAP (APAP)
and its influencing factors including the role of initial compliance. Methods Eighty-eight male
patients with newly diagnosed moderate/severe OSA were included. After initiation of APAP
treatment, patients had periodic follow-up appointments at 2 weeks, 6 months and then …
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), inadequate adherence remains a major cause of treatment
failure. This study aimed to determine long term adherence to auto adjusting-CPAP (APAP)
and its influencing factors including the role of initial compliance. Methods Eighty-eight male
patients with newly diagnosed moderate/severe OSA were included. After initiation of APAP
treatment, patients had periodic follow-up appointments at 2 weeks, 6 months and then …
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