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Can telemedicine improve CPAP adherence?
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common, important disease associated with daytime sleepiness and a reduced quality of life. Moreover, untreated OSA is associated with increased healthcare utilisation and a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle crashes, hypertension, coronary artery disease and stroke. Treatment of patients with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves qua...
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Nursing implications Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition whereby breathing is interrupted during sleep. Patients with this condition spend less time in the deep sleep phase of the sleep cycle, leading to daytime sleepiness and problems engaging in activities of daily living. Continuous positive airway pressure provides a constant stream of pressurised air, with the aim of maintaining ...
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic disease treated effectively with the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Patient adherence to prescribed CPAP is variable, however, leaving the undertreated OSA patient at risk of development or worsening of comorbid medical conditions, including hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The severity of disease and the presence of...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Thorax
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thx.2010.140897