Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
Steven Hoshal
Tanzania
Research Article
Age and Gender Related Differences in Patient Awareness of Conditions Associated with Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Author(s): Jeffrey J Stanley, John Palmisano, Steven Hoshal, Lizabeth Binns and Louise OâBrienJeffrey J Stanley, John Palmisano, Steven Hoshal, Lizabeth Binns and Louise O’Brien
Introduction: Patient education has been shown to improve continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) compliance in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is facilitated by improving patient awareness of both the goals of treatment, proper use of the device and consequences of inadequate treatment. The most obvious outcome of successful therapy is an improvement in excessive daytime sleepiness. However, it is hypothesized that the long-term benefits of disease prevention and lessening the severity of conditions known to be associated with untreated OSA are less well recognized by patients. The purpose of this study was to document the degree of patient awareness of conditions associated with OSA. It is anticipated that a lack of knowledge exists in some patient subgroups; that if educated more intensely about these associations might be more diligent in p.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0277.1000284