Predictors of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence in Children: A Prospective Study | Zendy

Natalie DiFeo | Zendy; Lisa J. Meltzer | Zendy; Suzanne E. Beck | Zendy; Laurie Karamessinis | Zendy; Mary Anne Cornaglia | Zendy; Joel Traylor | Zendy; John Samuel | Zendy; Paul R. Gallagher | Zendy; Jerilynn Radcliffe | Zendy; Heidi Beris | Zendy; Mary Kate Menello | Zendy; Carole L. Marcus | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Predictors of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Adherence in Children: A Prospective Study

Author(s) -

Natalie DiFeo,

Lisa J. Meltzer,

Suzanne E. Beck,

Laurie Karamessinis,

Mary Anne Cornaglia,

Joel Traylor,

John Samuel,

Paul R. Gallagher,

Jerilynn Radcliffe,

Heidi Beris,

Mary Kate Menello,

Carole L. Marcus

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

journal of clinical sleep medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.529

H-Index - 92

eISSN - 1550-9397

pISSN - 1550-9389

DOI - 10.5664/jcsm.1914

Subject(s) - medicine , continuous positive airway pressure , prospective cohort study , positive airway pressure , airway , physical therapy , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , anesthesia

Children with obstructive sleep apnea are increasingly being treated with positive airway pressure (PAP), particularly if they have underlying medical conditions. Although PAP is an effective treatment, its use is challenging due to poor adherence. We hypothesized that demographic, psychosocial, and polysomnographic parameters would be related to PAP adherence. We therefore prospectively collected data potentially pertaining to PAP adherence, and correlated it with PAP use.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research