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Feasibility Testing of a Self-Management Program Book to Improve Adherence to PAP in Persons Newly Diagnosed With
Suzanne S Dickerson1, Carla Jungquist1, Eric TenBrock2
1a School of Nursing, The State University of New York, University at Buffalo , Buffalo , New York.
Objectives:
To obtain feasibility data on a self-management program to improve adherence with positive airway pressure (PAP) in individuals with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.
Methods:
A mixed-methods design assessed program effectiveness and participants' opinions on program ease-of-use. Structured interviews with the treatment group occurred one week and one month after initiation of PAP therapy.
Results:
Participants (n = 14) completing the study demonstrated 64% adherence versus 58% of the controls. Ease of use was demonstrated.
Conclusions:
The PAP self-management program demonstrated ease of use and was found somewhat effective in improving PAP adherence.
Practice Implications:
The book was useful in assisting participants by validating information obtained from their providers and developing an understanding of the consequences of not using PAP.
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