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Spousal involvement in CPAP: does pressure help?

Kelly Glazer Baron1, Heather E Gunn, Laura A Czajkowski

  • 1Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Abbott Hall, Rm 523, 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611, USA.

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Spousal collaboration in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to better adherence. Interventions promoting collaborative spousal involvement may enhance treatment outcomes for OSA patients.

Keywords:
Obstructive sleep apneaadherencecontinuous positive airway pressurerelationship qualitysocial support

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) significantly impacts patient and spousal quality of life.
  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a primary treatment for OSA.
  • Limited research exists on the role of spousal involvement in CPAP adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient perceptions of spousal involvement in CPAP treatment.
  • To evaluate the association between different types of spousal involvement and CPAP adherence.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study involving 23 married male OSA patients.
  • Spousal involvement assessed at 1 week and 3 months post-treatment initiation.
  • Involvement types: positive, negative, collaborative, one-sided; interpersonal behaviors also measured.
  • Objective CPAP adherence data collected from 14 participants.

Main Results:

  • Spousal involvement frequency was generally low but consistent.
  • Only collaborative spousal involvement showed a significant positive association with CPAP adherence (r = 0.75, p = 0.002).
  • Collaborative involvement correlated with moderately warm and controlling interpersonal behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Patients perceive diverse spousal involvement in CPAP treatment.
  • Collaborative spousal involvement is uniquely associated with improved CPAP adherence.
  • Interventions targeting spousal collaboration could enhance OSA treatment adherence.