The Impact of Non-Invasive Ventilation on Sleep Quality in COPD Patients.

Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be the most appropriate therapy for COPD patients with chronic respiratory failure. While physiological parameters and long-term outcome frequently serve as primary outcomes, very few studies have primarily addressed the impact of NIV initiation on sleep quality in COPD.

Methods: This single-center prospective cohort study comprised NIV-naïve patients with COPD.