Mixed methods feasibility study of Breathe2Sleep ™ a peer modeling approach to PAP self-management.

Persons diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction or collapse reducing airflow (apneas) during sleep. The apneic events in turn, result in hypoxemia which triggers central nervous system arousals to restore normal breathing, but profoundly fragment sleep, undermine its restorative capacity, and results in pathologic daytime sleepiness. Untreated OSA is a significant risk factor for cardiometabolic disease, diminished daytime performance, accidents and injuries, and overall reduced quality of life, leading to socioeconomic burdens [1-15].

Source: Heart and Lung - May 27, 2020 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Suzanne S. Dickerson, Eric TenBrock, Patricia Smith, Misol Kwon, Thomas Chacko, Chin-Shang Li, Grace E. Dean Source Type: research