PAP Adherence, Follow-up, and Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Prior studies have shown that patient adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy remains variable. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare delivery necessitated an increase in telehealth to practice safe social distancing while maintaining access to care. The purpose of this study was to compare the rates of clinic follow-up and PAP adherence among patients newly diagnosed with OSA and prescribed PAP therapy based on timing (prior to and after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic) and types of clinic encounter offered (in-person vs. telehealth visits).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2022
Accession Number
AD1174232

Entities

People

  • David S Kim
  • Matthew S. Brock
  • Shana L. Hansen
  • Shannon N. Foster
  • Tyler A. Powell

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Covid-19
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Dyssomnias
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Patient Care Management
  • Public Health
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Social Distancing
  • Telemedicine
  • Therapy
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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