What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder where breathing temporarily stops during sleep due to an obstruction of the airways.
The importance of adherence to CPAP treatment
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is the standard therapy for OSA. Its effectiveness depends on adherence, which is the regularity with which the patient uses the device.
The results of the remote monitoring study
The study compared a remote monitoring program (RPM) with a standard of care program (SOC) in adults with OSA. The results show that adherence to CPAP treatment was 80.6% in the RPM group and 73.5% in the SOC group, but this difference is not significant.
The RPM group also had fewer nights with high mask leaks and higher satisfaction regarding the support received, but these results were not confirmed after adjustment for multiple comparisons.
This article is provided for information only and does not replace medical advice. For any question about your own situation, talk to your doctor.
