C80-E ADHERENCE TO OSA THERAPY: THE ACHILLES HEEL?: Impact Of Automatic Positive Airway Pressure On Treatment Compliance In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Awaiting Bariatric Surgery

RATIONALE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common syndrome among overweight adults and a well-known risk factor for perioperative and long term complications. The secondary outcomes were to compare parameters quantifying treatment usage, efficacy and improvement in quality of life (Quebec Sleep Qu...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Kermelly, S, Series, F, Boucher, M-E, Bussieres, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal surgery
Patient compliance
Quality of life
Sleep apnea
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Summary:RATIONALE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common syndrome among overweight adults and a well-known risk factor for perioperative and long term complications. The secondary outcomes were to compare parameters quantifying treatment usage, efficacy and improvement in quality of life (Quebec Sleep Questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Score (ESS)).
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970