Observational studySleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2025
Added value of technician intervention to improve mask management for apneic patients treated with long-term CPAP.
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Descriptional Study of the Side Effects Related to the Use of the Interface in Home Care Patients Treated for at Least 3 Months by Continuous Positive Pressure or Non-Invasive Ventilation.
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Abstract
purposeLong-term management of sleep apnea patients treated with CPAP raises questions about the cost-effectiveness of certain resources. With the growing use of remote CPAP monitoring and patient questionnaires, the importance of direct patient supervision by technicians is being challenged. To date, no real-life study has investigated the long-term additional value of a technician in evaluating common CPAP side effects compared to patient-reported side effects.
methodsInterfaceVent-CPAP is a prospective real-life cross-sectional study conducted in a cohort of apneic adults treated with CPAP for at least 3 months. Three common CPAP side effects (pain, erythema, and leaks) were independently assessed by the patient and the technician on visual analogue scales and diagrams, respectively. CPAP-reported leaks were also collected. Gwet's concordance coefficient was used to analyze concordance between patient and technician assessments of CPAP side effects.
results1484 patients (median age 67 years (IQ
conclusionDirect supervision of chronic apneic patients by technicians adds value in managing mask-related issues. Long-term care should include a combination of remote CPAP monitoring, patient-reported outcomes, and technician direct supervision.
trial registrationInterfaceVent is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03013283). First registration date is 2016-12-23.
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