ArticleNursing research and practice2026
Beyond the Mask-Psychological Discomfort as a Predictor of Early CPAP Nonadherence in Moderate-to-Severe OSA Patients: A Prospective Mixed-Methods Study.
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- Beyond the Mask-Psychological Discomfort as a Predictor of Early CPAP Nonadherence in Moderate-to-Severe OSA Patients: A Prospective Mixed-Methods Study.Nursing research and practice · 2026Article
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Background and Objective: Early adherence to CPAP therapy is a critical determinant of long-term treatment adherence, but it is frequently compromised by patient-reported adverse effects. This study aimed to systematically identify CPAP-related adverse symptoms and evaluate their associations with early treatment adherence among patients with moderate-to-severe OSA. Methods: A prospective mixed-methods study was conducted at a tertiary sleep center between August 2021 and February 2025. A total of 121 adults with newly diagnosed moderate-to-severe OSA were enrolled. CPAP-related symptoms ( Results: Among 121 participants (mean age 50.8 years; 84.3% male), 60.3% demonstrated good adherence. Psychological symptoms were the only domain significantly associated with reduced adherence ( Conclusion: Psychological discomfort significantly impairs early CPAP adherence among patients with OSA. Routine assessment and timely intervention targeting psychological and interface-related complaints during the initial treatment period may help support continued CPAP use in clinical practice.
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