Utility of Multi-Theory Model (MTM) to Explain the Intention for PAP Adherence in Newly Diagnosed Sleep Apnea Patients.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the utility of a fourth-generation multi-theory model (MTM) in explaining the intention for initiation and sustenance of PAP adherence among newly diagnosed sleep apnea patients.

Patients And Methods: For this cross-sectional study, data were collected at a private sleep center located in the Southeastern United States. A total of 138 newly diagnosed patients with sleep apnea who had been prescribed PAP therapy completed a valid and reliable 41-item MTM instrument.

Improvement in ocular myasthenia gravis during CPAP therapy for sleep apnea.

We describe the case of a 73-year-old male with a history of ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) who was followed through diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Therapeutic use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) led to improvement of not only SDB but also OMG. To our knowledge, this is the first paper describing this treatment benefit.