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Factors Related To Positive Airway Pressure Adherence In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Puntarik Srisawart
Factors Related To Positive Airway Pressure Adherence In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Puntarik Srisawart
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Positive airway pressure (PAPs) is a standard and efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Poor adherence could lead to impaired daytime performance, increasing risk of traffic accidents, hypertension, cardiovascular events, and neuropsychological disturbances. Previous studies reported rates and factors influencing PAPs adherence, but the data in Thailand was still lacking.
Objectives: To investigate the rate of PAPs adherence, the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, and the factors associated with PAPs adherence among patients with OSA.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted during June 2021 to September 2022. The data was collected from patients …