Improving CPAP Adherence in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Motivational Interventions.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This scoping review aims to provide an accessible summary of available evidence on the efficacy of motivational interventions to increase adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) among patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and of their specific aspects and strategies by assessing adherence measures. Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Medline, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases using the concepts of "obstructive sleep apnea syndrome," "continuous positive airway pressure," "motivational intervention," and "adherence." Rigorous inclusion criteria and screening by at least two reviewers were applied. Data were extracted to address the review aims and were presented as a narrative synthesis. Results:

SUBMITTER: Rapelli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406627 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature