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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Health Services Research

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition impacting patient quality of care.
  • Long-term adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is crucial for managing OSA but remains a challenge.
  • The influence of comorbidities on CPAP continuation requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate long-term CPAP termination rates in a large OSA patient cohort.
  • To determine the specific contribution of comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, and COPD to CPAP discontinuation.
  • To identify patient characteristics associated with higher CPAP termination risk.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of French national health insurance reimbursement data for new CPAP users (≥18 years).
  • Utilized innovative algorithms to identify comorbidities: hypertension, diabetes, and COPD.
  • Defined therapy termination as cessation of CPAP reimbursements; analyzed data for 480,000 patients.

Main Results:

  • Overall CPAP termination rates were 23.1% at 1 year, 37.1% at 2 years, and 47.7% at 3 years.
  • Hypertension was associated with a lower risk of CPAP termination (HR 0.96).
  • Diabetes (HR 1.18) and COPD (HR 1.12), along with female sex and age, were significantly associated with higher CPAP termination risk.

Conclusions:

  • Comorbidities play a significant role in long-term CPAP continuation for patients with OSA.
  • Targeted interventions may be needed for OSA patients with diabetes and COPD to improve CPAP adherence.
  • Understanding comorbidity impact can enhance OSA management strategies and improve patient outcomes.