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Laharnar N, Bailly S, Basoglu OK, Buskova J, Drummond M, Fanfulla F, Mihaicuta S, Pataka A, Riha RL, Bouloukaki I, Testelmans D, Trakada G, Verbraecken J, Zimmermann S, Penzel T, Fietze I. Bed partner perception of CPAP therapy on relationship satisfaction and intimacy-A European perspective from the ESADA network. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14125. [PMID: 38084019 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea increases morbidity and mortality risks. The most common treatment is continuous positive airway pressure, with nasal mask usage being important, but not always optimal. While most research on treatment adherence focuses on the patient, the bed partner's involvement may be detrimental. Our study aim is to obtain a European-wide picture of the bed partner's attitude and support towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, including effects on relationship satisfaction and intimacy. The English translation of a German bed partner questionnaire, assessing relationship satisfaction and three major components (general attitude, perceived mask looks, intimacy effects) was distributed within the European Sleep Apnea Database Network and translated in participating countries' local language. Data were collected for 2 years. In total, 10 European countries (13 sleep centres) participated with 1546 questionnaires. Overall, 91% of bed partners had a positive attitude towards continuous positive airway pressure therapy, 86% perceived mask looks not negative, 64% stated no negative intimacy effects. More specifically, 71% mentioned improved sleep quality, 68% supported nightly device usage. For 41% of bed partners, relationship satisfaction increased (no change for 47%). These results were significantly more pronounced in Eastern/Southern Europe compared with Middle Europe, especially regarding intimacy effects. However, increased continuous positive airway pressure therapy length affected attitude negatively. These results provide necessary information to improve treatment strategies by including educational couple-focused approaches. Among others, we revealed that negative intimacy effects are not considered a barrier to continuous positive airway pressure adherence. These results may inspire more research identifying regional gaps with need for treatment adjustments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Naima Laharnar
- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Grenoble Alpes University, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- Sleep and Non-Invasive Ventilation Unit, Hospital São João, Porto Faculty of Medicine, Porto University, Porto, Portugal
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- Respiratory Function and Sleep Unit, Clinical Scientific Institutes Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, Department of Pulmonology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Timișoara, Romania
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- Respiratory Failure Unit, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Sleep Disorders Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Rethymno, Greece
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital and University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Center of Sleep Medicine, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Southwest Medical University Affiliated Zigong Hospital, Zigong, China
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Adherence to Auto-CPAP and Age: A Stable Condition? Comment on Barroso et al. Influence of Age on Adherence to Auto-CPAP: Experience from a Sleep Center in Portugal. Adv. Respir. Med. 2022, 90, 143-147. Adv Respir Med 2022; 90:360-361. [PMID: 36004965 PMCID: PMC9717341 DOI: 10.3390/arm90040045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We have read with great interest the recent paper published by Barroso et al. [...].
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Provider Perspectives on Sleep Apnea from Appalachia: A Mixed Methods Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154449. [PMID: 35956065 PMCID: PMC9369967 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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West Virginia (WV) has the highest rates of obesity and cardiopulmonary disease in the United States (U.S.). Recent work has identified a significant care gap in WV for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This OSA care gap likely has significant health implications for the region given the high rates of obesity and cardiopulmonary disease. The purpose of this mix methods study was to identify barriers that contribute to the rural OSA care disparity previously identified in WV. Methods: This study used mixed methods to evaluate the barriers and facilitators to management of OSA at Federally Qualified Health Centers serving communities in southern WV. Focus groups were conducted at federally qualified health centers with providers serving Appalachian communities. Participants also completed the validated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA) questionnaire to gain insight into provider knowledge and beliefs regarding OSA. EMR analysis using diagnostic codes was completed at the sites to assess OSA prevalence rates. The same individual served as the interviewer in all focus group sessions to minimize interviewer variability/bias. Our team checked to ensure that the professional transcriptions were correct and matched the audio via spot checks. Results: Themes identified from the focus groups fell into three broad categories: (1) barriers to OSA care delivery, (2) facilitators to OSA care delivery, and (3) community-based care needs to optimize management of OSA in the targeted rural areas. Questionnaire data demonstrated rural providers feel OSA is an important condition to identify but lack confidence to identify and treat OSA. Evaluation of the electronic medical record demonstrates an even larger OSA care gap in these rural communities than previously described. Conclusion: This study found a lack of provider confidence in the ability to diagnose and treat OSA effectively and identified specific themes that limit OSA care in the communities studied. Training directed toward the identified knowledge gaps and on new technologies would likely give rural primary care providers the confidence to take a more active role in OSA diagnosis and management. An integrated model of care that incorporates primary care providers, specialists and effective use of modern technologies will be essential to address the identified OSA care disparities in rural WV and similar communities across the U.S. Community engaged research such as the current study will be essential to the creation of feasible, practical, relevant and culturally competent care pathways for providers serving rural communities with OSA and other respiratory disease to achieve health equity.
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Billings ME. Regional differences in PAP care: more questions than answers. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:363-364. [PMID: 33416049 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Martha E Billings
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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