The Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine

  • Year: 2006
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 4

Acceptance and compliance issues of nasal cpap amongst Indian patients of obstructive sleep apnea

  • Author:
  • J.C. Suri, M.K. Sen, U.C. Ojha
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 197 to 203

*Address for Correspondence: Dr. J. C. Suri, Senior Chest Physician & Head Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi. E-mail: jcsurijc@del3.vsnl.net.in, jcsuri@rediffmail.com

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Abstract

Three hundred patients of obstructive sleep apnea were selected for this study. Subjective (questionnaire-based) and objective (usage-profile report based) assessments of usage of nasal CPAP in this population were carried out. Several factors responsible for non acceptance and poor compliance were identified, which included causes related to social, economic, cultural and geographical parameters peculiar to our country. In conclusion, some remedial measures are suggested.

Keywords

nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy, compliance, obstructive sleep apnea, adherence, acceptance