Feasibility Testing of a Self-Management Program Book to Improve Adherence to PAP in Persons Newly Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea. Issue 5 (3rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dickerson, Suzanne S.; Jungquist, Carla; TenBrock, Eric; Aquilina, Alan; Smith, Patricia; Sabbah, Eman Abu; Alameri, Rana; Dean, Grace
• Is Part Of: Behavioral sleep medicine. Volume 16:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 413
• Page End: 426
• Publication Date: 2018-09-03
• Subjects: Sleep disorders -- Periodicals; Sleep -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 616.8498
• DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2016.1228644
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1540-2002

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objectives : To obtain feasibility data on a self-management program to improve adherence with positive airway pressure (PAP) in individuals with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. Methods : A mixed-methods design assessed program effectiveness and participants' opinions on program ease-of-use. Structured interviews with the treatment group occurred one week and one month after initiation of PAP therapy. Results : Participants ( n = 14) completing the study demonstrated 64% adherence versus 58% of the controls. Ease of use was demonstrated. Conclusions : The PAP self-management program demonstrated ease of use and was found somewhat effective in improving PAP adherence. Practice implications : The book was useful in assisting participants by validating information obtained from their providers and developing an understanding of the consequences of not using PAP.