The firstly visited department affects the acceptance of CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a cohort study.

Chung-Sheng WuDavid Hsin-Kuang ChenYuan-Chun KoChyi-Huey BaiPo-Yueh ChenWen-Te LiuYi-Chih Lin

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2023)

Before their initial consultation, patients may already have their preferred treatment of choice, which is strongly linked to the type of medical specialists they visit, and consequently, affects their rate of acceptance to CPAP therapy. Therefore, physicians should provide personalized care to patients by exploring and abiding by their preferred treatment choices.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
end stage renal disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
palliative care
positive airway pressure
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
quality improvement
chronic pain
smoking cessation
cell therapy