Ambivalent Adherence and Nonadherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions:Both adherence and nonadherence to CPAP are dynamic processes that are characterized by patients' ambivalence and contingent upon diverse factors. These findings have practical implications as they suggest that all patients, regardless of their initial adherence status, would benefit from a close follow-up.Citation:Zarhin D, Oksenberg A. Ambivalent adherence and nonadherence to continuous positive airway pressure devices: a qualitative study.J Clin Sleep Med. 2017;13(12):1375–1384.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
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