This study seeks to enhance long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence among Spanish-speaking Hispanics, a group with known PAP outcomes disparities. This study will assess the feasibility of a linguistically and culturally adapted tele-management intervention (Automated Management, AM) for Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults with OSA.
This feasibility study seeks to enhance long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence among Spanish-speaking Hispanics, a group with known PAP outcomes disparities. This study will assess the feasibility, usability and 6-month effectiveness of a linguistically and culturally adapted efficacious tele-management intervention (Automated Management, AM) for Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (N=50). A prospective, randomized, parallel group, unblinded, feasibility trial is proposed. AM is a tele-management strategy that includes evidence-based components for improving shorter-term PAP adherence consisting of education, support and troubleshooting, and brief targeted motivational enhancement delivered by tele-messaging. The automated two-way, interactive communication is algorithmic based on PAP use and behavioral profiles defined at baseline. The innovative, technology-based interventions are designed to ensure access to sustained care that overcomes barriers such as distance/geography, transportation limitations or lost work/productivity time. As such, AM can provide equitable access to quality long-term PAP management that may mitigate known PAP adherence disparities for minority adults with OSA. If effective for long-term PAP adherence, these strategies may alter OSA care paradigms, improve outcomes and associated healthcare costs, and reduce disparities.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
A tele-management intervention that will deliver two-way messages to participants via a bot - a computer program that simulates human activity. Programmed AM messages will address evidence based intervention components for positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence, including PAP use awareness (tele-monitoring), support and troubleshooting, education, and brief motivational messaging.
Kaiser Permanent Southern California
Fontana, California, United States
RECRUITINGUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
RECRUITINGGeisinger
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGPatient Satisfaction
Satisfaction with quality of care and the components of care (e.g., feedback, frequency, duration), relevance of the care to the individual and their needs, and overall satisfaction with care. Assessed with the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8). The CSQ-8 scores range from 8 to 32, with higher values indicating higher satisfaction.
Time frame: 6 months
Acceptability
Defined as the perception that a given treatment is agreeable, palatable, or satisfactory. Assessed with the Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM; 4 items, Likert, 1-5, where 1 = "completely disagree" and 5 = "completely agree"). Higher scores indicate higher acceptability.
Time frame: 6 months
Appropriateness
Defined as the perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of a given treatment. Assessed with the Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM; 4 items, Likert, 1-5, where 1 = "completely disagree" and 5 = "completely agree"). Higher scores indicate higher appropriateness.
Time frame: 6 months
Recruitment Rate
Recruitment Rate computed at the end of the trial
Time frame: 6 months
Retention Rate
Retention Rate computed at the end of the trial
Time frame: 6 months
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITING