ArticleSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2016
Rates of initial acceptance of PAP masks and outcomes of mask switching.
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- Mask side-effects in long-term CPAP-patients impact adherence and sleepiness: the InterfaceVent real-life study.Respiratory research · 2021Trial
- Randomized crossover study of tongue-retaining device and positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2020Trial
- Symptoms During CPAP Therapy Are the Major Reason for Contacting the Sleep Unit Between Two Routine Contacts.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2019Trial
- Time to Change: The Effect of Mask Switching on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2025Article
- The experience of children using long-term non-invasive ventilation: a qualitative study.Frontiers in sleep · 2024Article
- Positive airway pressure delivery: overcoming old hurdles, exploring new frontiers.Frontiers in sleep · 2024Article
- International Consensus Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea.International forum of allergy & rhinology · 2023Review
- Pilot study of positive airway pressure usage, patient journey and program engagement for users of a digital obstructive sleep apnea program.Frontiers in digital health · 2023Article
- Evaluation of CPAP mask performance during 3 years of mask usage: time for reconsideration of renewal policies?BMJ open respiratory research · 2021Article
- Ten-year adherence to continuous positive airway pressure treatment in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2020Article
- The Importance of Mask Selection on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Outcomes for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. An Official American Thoracic Society Workshop Report.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2020Article
- Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment.Canadian respiratory journal · 2019Review
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Abstract
purposeRecently, we noticed a considerable development in alleviating problems related to positive airway pressure (PAP) masks. In this study, we report on the initial PAP mask acceptance rates and the effects of mask switching on mask-related symptoms.
methodsWe prospectively collected all cases of mask switching in our sleep unit for a period of 14 months. At the time of the study, we used ResMed™ CPAP devices and masks. Mask switching was defined as replacing a mask used for at least 1 day with another type of mask. Changing to a different size but keeping the same type of mask did not count as mask switching. Switching outcomes were considered failed if the initial problem persisted or reappeared during the year that followed switching.
resultsOur patient pool was 2768. We recorded 343 cases of mask switching among 267 patients. Of the 566 patients who began new PAP therapy, 108 (39 women) had switched masks, yielding an initial mask acceptance rate of 81 %. The reason for switching was poor-fit/uncomfortable mask in 39 %, leak-related in 30 %, outdated model in 25 %, and nasal stuffiness in 6 % of cases; mask switching resolved these problems in 61 %. Mask switching occurred significantly (p = 0.037) more often in women and in new PAP users. The odds ratio for abandoning PAP therapy within 1 year after mask switching was 7.2 times higher (interval 4.7-11.1) than not switching masks.
conclusionThe initial PAP mask acceptance rate was high. Patients who switched their masks are at greater risk for abandoning PAP therapy.
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