TY - JOUR
T1 - Summary and update on behavioral interventions for improving adherence with positive airway pressure treatment in adults
AU - D'Rozario, Angela L.
AU - Galgut, Yael
AU - Crawford, Megan R.
AU - Bartlett, Delwyn J.
PY - 2021/3
Y1 - 2021/3
N2 - Continuous positive airway pressure (PAP) is still the most efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea when used effectively. Since the availability of PAP 39 years ago there have been considerable technological advances, such as quieter, lighter and smaller machines with better humidification. However, adherence to treatment is still a major problem. This article reviews studies published on behavioral interventions aimed at improving the uptake and maintenance of PAP treatment (January 2016–February 2020). It discusses underlying factors in the poor uptake and discontinuation of treatment and the role of qualitative research to better understand the perspective of the patients.
AB - Continuous positive airway pressure (PAP) is still the most efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea when used effectively. Since the availability of PAP 39 years ago there have been considerable technological advances, such as quieter, lighter and smaller machines with better humidification. However, adherence to treatment is still a major problem. This article reviews studies published on behavioral interventions aimed at improving the uptake and maintenance of PAP treatment (January 2016–February 2020). It discusses underlying factors in the poor uptake and discontinuation of treatment and the role of qualitative research to better understand the perspective of the patients.
KW - adherence
KW - behavioral interventions
KW - cognitive behavioral therapy
KW - compliance
KW - obstructive sleep apnea
KW - psychoeducation
KW - psychosocial factors
KW - sleep-disordered breathing
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85098204645&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1107716
U2 - 10.1016/j.jsmc.2020.10.006
DO - 10.1016/j.jsmc.2020.10.006
M3 - Review article
C2 - 33485523
SN - 1556-407X
VL - 16
SP - 101
EP - 124
JO - Sleep Medicine Clinics
JF - Sleep Medicine Clinics
IS - 1
ER -