Retrospective cohort study reveals equivalent CPAP adherence between ambulatory and in-hospital initiation in older adults, indicating home setup is feasible for severe sleep apnea.
OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study are to evaluate the early adherence to CPAP treatment in patients aged 65 years and older and to compare ambulatory (ACPAP) and in-hospital (HCPAP) management in starting CPAP treatment. METHODS: Adherence to CPAP therapy at 3 months was retrospectively studied in patients on whom CPAP therapy was initiated between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021. Patients in the ACPAP group were selected based on the current Belgian reimbursement criteria (OAHI ≥30/h and few comorbidities). CONCLUSION: Early CPAP adherence in patients ≥ 65 years old was good in terms of average use per day and proportion of adherent patients. ACPAP method was not a risk factor for lower CPAP adherence in patients presenting severe OSAS (OAHI ≥30/h) and few comorbidities.
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