Integrating psychology and medicine in CPAP adherence--new concepts?

Journal article

To date, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective intervention in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea, but adherence to this treatment is often less than optimal. A variety of factors and interventions that influence and improve CPAP use have been examined. There is increasing recognition of the multifaceted nature of CPAP adherence: the patient's psychological profile and social environment have been recognised, in addition to the more extensively researched pat...

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Authors: Crawford, MR; Espie, C; Bartlett, D; Grunstein, R

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Sleep medicine reviews
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 123-139
• Publication date: 2014-04-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2013.03.002
• EISSN: 1532-2955
• ISSN: 1087-0792
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; Models, Psychological; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive; Patient Compliance