Abstract
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of allocating positive airway pressure nap (PAP-NAP) prior
to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) trial compared with CPAP trial alone
in improving CPAP therapy adherence among individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) in our Southeast Asian cohort.
Materials and Methods
A total of 133 adults with OSA were divided into 2 groups: 1 received PAP-NAP before
a CPAP trial, and the other underwent a CPAP trial alone. The correlation between
CPAP adherence and polysomnographic data was investigated.
Results
The PAP-NAP group showed better CPAP compliance (above 90%) and adherence (66.64% ± 31.96%)
compared with the CPAP-only group (57.90% ± 34.86%). Both groups experienced reductions
in apnea hypopnea index (AHI), with the PAP-NAP group having lower residual AHI. Compliance
was defined as usage of CPAP > 4H in 14 days.
Conclusion
Positive airway pressure naps prior to a CPAP trial increases short-term CPAP adherence
and influences mask selection. Personalized CPAP approaches like PAP-NAP can enhance
patient acceptance and motivation. Further research is recommended to investigate
long-term adherence.
Keywords
obstructive sleep apnea - CPAP - compliance - adherence - southeastern - Asia