Obstructive sleep apnea in older adults: geographic disparities in PAP treatment and adherence.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among older adults. Although treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP) lowers subsequent morbidity, PAP adherence is inconsistent. Socioeconomic disparities have been observed in OSA treatment, but regional differences in OSA care are unknown. This study examined geographic variations in PAP treatment and adherence among older Americans.

Methods

This study utilized a representative 5% sample of all Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries aged 65+ years. An OSA diagnosis, treatment, and PAP adherence were confirmed with International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, HCPCS (Health Care Common Procedure Coding System) codes, and ≥2 HCPCS claims for PAP supplies respectively. Descriptive statistics were us

SUBMITTER: Dunietz GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7927325 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature