At a glance
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Improving the Frequency and Quality of Sleep Apnea Care Management
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Self-Management Care, Self-Management Mobile Care, and 1 other intervention for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Completed, enrolled 360 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
OSA is a major chronic condition affecting the quality of life of millions of Americans. Per the Institute of Medicine new treatment adherence strategies are needed to help improve the quality of care, reduce social and economic costs, and help those with chronic conditions (such as OSA) live healthier and more productive lives through better management of their conditions. Using an mHealth tool to help deliver the investigators' Self-Management intervention and improve the frequency and quality of patient-provider communications is a central component of that discovery process.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Provision of sleep apnea-specific self-management education and support for those who are prescribed CPAP therapy
Provision of sleep apnea-specific self-management education and support for those who are prescribed CPAP therapy via mobile phone
standard and typical CPAP educational and support protocol; is the base level education and support that is provided in the other two interventions in this study.