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  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Patient intolerance to CPAP is a significant challenge, leading to continued OSA sequelae.
  • Effective alternative treatments are needed for CPAP-intolerant individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review strategies and barriers in implementing a multidisciplinary Alternatives to CPAP (ALT) program.
  • To guide the establishment of similar programs in various clinical settings.
  • To improve the coordinated care of CPAP-intolerant OSA patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of successful implementation strategies for an ALT program at an institution.
  • Identification of barriers encountered during program development and operation.
  • Discussion of multidisciplinary team roles in evaluating non-CPAP therapies.

Main Results:

  • An ALT program facilitates systematic evaluation of non-CPAP therapies.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to addressing CPAP intolerance.
  • Successful implementation requires addressing specific institutional barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary Alternatives to CPAP programs are effective for managing CPAP-intolerant OSA patients.
  • Establishing ALT programs can improve treatment adherence and outcomes.
  • These programs support coordinated care among sleep medicine specialists.