Parental Experiences With Access to Care for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Qualitative Study.
Phayvanh P PechaW Nicholas JungbauerKenneth J RuggieroPaul NietertCathy L MelvinMarvella E FordPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
Parental interviews revealed that facilitators of SDB treatment included high clinician knowledge and perceived importance of SDB as well as Medicaid insurance which decreased financial strain. Parents also cited the attainment of referrals as a significant barrier to obtaining specialty evaluation. These findings identify potential modifiable areas to tailor future interventions for timely and equitable SDB care.