Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep breathing disorder in the U.S. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the most effective treatment for OSA. However, up to 50% of patients who accept using CPAP therapy fail to adhere to it. This study will evaluate an information systems (IS)-based solution that sends tailored, motivational, educational messages and tailored feedback messages to promote CPAP usage among noncompliant OSA patients. The primary aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of the proposed IS solution and its effect on fostering the use of CPAP therapy among OSA patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
59
Tailored multimedia messages and tailored feedback messages delivered via web-based system to participants' phones to motivate them to use their CPAP therapy
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Adults and Children Sleep Disorders Center
Claremont, California, United States
Change in CPAP usage
The average number of hours per week of CPAP usage.
Time frame: During 19 weeks
CPAP compliance
Compliance of CPAP use characterized by mask-on time at the prescribed pressure for ≥ 4 hours/day for 70% of monitored nights.
Time frame: 19 weeks
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