Early Predictors of CPAP Use for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lewis, Keir; Seale, Lisa; Bartle, Iona; Watkins, Alan; Ebden, P

doi:10.1093/sleep/27.1.134

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Early Predictors of CPAP Use for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published in SLEEP • Feb 1, 2004

Authors:

Keir Lewis

Lisa Seale

Iona Bartle

Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To identify factors before a trial of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment that are associated with lower compliance. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study. Initial Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores and other demographic data were noted. Machine use wa...

Subject

Obstructive sleep apnea

Continuous positive airway pressure

Medicine

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