Factors influencing adherence to continuous positive airway pressure devices in individuals with spinal cord injury and sleep apnea: Results of a qualitative study.

Background: In individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and sleep apnea (SA), adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy seems unsatisfactory despite technical and educational support implemented when starting treatment.

Objective: We aimed to design comprehensive model of adherence to CPAP therapy in individuals with SCI and SA.

Methods: This was a prospective qualitative study based on semi-directed interviews and using the grounded theory as an analytic method.