Peer-driven intervention to help patients resume CPAP therapy following discontinuation: a multicentre, randomised clinical trial with patient involvement.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is one of the most common chronic diseases. It may be associated with symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness and neurocognitive and cardiovascular complications. First line therapy for OSAS involves home continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), however, nearly half of patients do not adhere with this treatment over the long term. Cognitive-behavioural interventions that include health professionals and patient and public involvement are increasingly advocated in the fields of education and research. We hypothesise that a peer-driven intervention could help patients with OSAS to resume CPAP use after discontinuation.

Methods and analysis

We have designed a prospective, multicentre randomised, controlled trial that wil

SUBMITTER: Merle R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8522667 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature