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Behavioral Sleep Medicine Volume 16, 2018 - Issue 5
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Feasibility Testing of a Self-Management Program Book to Improve Adherence to PAP in Persons Newly Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea

Suzanne S. DickersonSchool of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkCorrespondence[email protected]
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Carla JungquistSchool of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4248-1098View further author information
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Eric TenBrockSchool of Medicine, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkView further author information
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Alan AquilinaSchool of Medicine, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkView further author information
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Patricia SmithSchool of Medicine, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkView further author information
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Eman Abu SabbahSchool of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanView further author information
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Rana AlameriSchool of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkView further author information
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Grace DeanSchool of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New YorkView further author information
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Pages 413-426 | Published online: 23 Sep 2016
 
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ABSTRACT

Objectives: To obtain feasibility data on a self-management program to improve adherence with positive airway pressure (PAP) in individuals with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. Methods: A mixed-methods design assessed program effectiveness and participants’ opinions on program ease-of-use. Structured interviews with the treatment group occurred one week and one month after initiation of PAP therapy. Results: Participants (n = 14) completing the study demonstrated 64% adherence versus 58% of the controls. Ease of use was demonstrated. Conclusions: The PAP self-management program demonstrated ease of use and was found somewhat effective in improving PAP adherence. Practice implications: The book was useful in assisting participants by validating information obtained from their providers and developing an understanding of the consequences of not using PAP.

Acknowledgments

We extend our appreciation to Dr. Yow-Wu Bill Wu for statistical consultation.

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Funding

This project was supported by the Patricia H. Garman Behavioral Health Nursing Endowment Fund, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo.

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