A Tailored Intervention for PAP Adherence: The SCIP-PA Trial.

Objective/background: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is highly efficacious treatment but nonadherence is prevalent with little improvement over the last 15 years. Tailored interventions show promise for promoting adherence to other treatments. The study objective was to examine feasibility and acceptability of a tailored intervention to promote PAP adherence.

Claustrophobic tendencies and continuous positive airway pressure therapy non-adherence in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objectives: (1) Determine claustrophobia frequency in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after first CPAP night; (2) determine if claustrophobia influences CPAP non-adherence.

Background: Claustrophobia is common among CPAP-treated OSA adults yet few studies have examined the problem.

Methods: Secondary analysis of prospective, longitudinal study of OSA adults (n = 97).

Is inconsistent pre-treatment bedtime related to CPAP non-adherence?

Lack of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) limits the effectiveness of treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We hypothesized that an irregular bedtime would be negatively related to regular use of CPAP treatment. If so, modifying bedtime schedule may address the persistent problem of inconsistent CPAP use in adults with OSA.