Patterns and stability of long-term adherence in continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

• Despite being the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy faces a persistent challenge: patient adherence. This study aimed to investigate long-term adherence and stabilisation patterns after initiating CPAP therapy.

Methods

• We conducted a multicenter cohort study using tele-monitored CPAP data from adult patients treated for at least 24 months at two Danish sleep clinics. These data were combined with local hospital administrative data and national registry data.

Results

• The study included data from 1,907 OSA patients who had initiated CPAP. The median age was 55 years (SD 12.5), and 26% were females. After long-term CPAP therapy, 45% of the OSA patients had achieved high adherence to

SUBMITTER: Jeppesen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12263751 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature