Managing sleep apnea: long-term outcomes from a comprehensive, patient-centered treatment care pathway.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic disease requiring life-long care, with clear benefit for those who remain adherent to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Despite the efficacy of PAP, adherence to treatment has historically been low. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of a streamlined OSA care pathway on quality of care and PAP adoption/adherence.

Methods

Two retrospective cohort studies were performed based on real-world data gathered as part of routine clinical care within a large comprehensive sleep care program. In Study 1, quality of OSA care was assessed by evaluating days spent between treatment steps of the care pathway, including time to diagnosis and treatment initiation. In Study 2, long-term PAP adoption, adherence, a

SUBMITTER: Riney HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12713843 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature