Predictors of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence Among U.S. Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among U.S. military personnel, but adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is suboptimal.

Behavioral KSA Intervention Class to Boost Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Among Active Duty Military Personnel With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a treatable cause of daytime sleepiness and associated medical problems that can negatively impact soldier readiness and performance. This study examined adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) by soldiers who were newly diagnosed with OSA and prescribed PAP therapy and participated in a Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) behavioral intervention class.

Materials And Methods: The KSA was a one-time, interactive 90-minute class attended by up to 10 patients per class.

Association Between Clinical Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain in the Active Duty Army Personnel.

Introduction: Chronic pain is highly prevalent among soldiers leading to costly impacts on disability and readiness. Depression and anxiety (D&A) are frequently comorbid with chronic pain, but previous studies tend to focus on reporting the odds of co-occurrence. The aim of this study was to examine the association of properly diagnosed D&A disorders on chronic pain indicators among active duty soldiers.

Factors Associated With Chronic Pain Intensity in U.S. Army Soldiers.

Introduction: Chronic pain is prevalent among U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Chronic Pain and Childhood Adversity Experiences Among U.S. Military Personnel.

Introduction: Chronic pain in a military population is prevalent, is costly, and can limit daily activities and affect soldier readiness. It has been associated with childhood adversity (CA) within the veteran, adult, and pediatric populations. Given the need to maximize soldier resiliency, an examination of the link between CA and chronic pain in an active duty population for a better understanding that informs treatment options is warranted.

Association of Chronic Pain With Alcohol Consumption and Tobacco Use in Active Duty Soldiers.

Introduction: Chronic pain and lifestyle habits, namely alcohol consumption and tobacco use, impact soldier readiness. This study examines the relationship between chronic pain and these lifestyle habits in soldiers seen at the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center (IPMC).

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective review utilized data from active duty soldiers receiving treatment at the IPMC.

Soldiers' Perception of a Behavioral Intervention for Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence in a Military Treatment Facility.

Introduction: The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in military personnel has increased over 500% since the early 2000s. Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (PAP), an efficacious treatment, has been suboptimal. This article presents a behavioral intervention model for enhancing PAP therapy adherence and describes how the model was received by military personnel.

Military Healthcare Providers' Knowledge and Comfort Regarding the Medical Care of Active Duty Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Patients.

Purpose: This study assessed military healthcare providers' knowledge, clinical practice, and comfort in caring for active duty (AD) lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) patients.

Methods: Primary care providers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina were surveyed anonymously.

Results: The response rate was 28% (n = 40).