Patient experience with upper airway stimulation in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Benedikt HofauerArmin SteffenAndreas KnopfKatrin HasselbacherClemens Heiser

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2018)

This investigation on the sUAS therapy revealed a high adherence to the therapy. The AHI or daytime sleepiness do not have obvious influence on adherence. Patients expressed a positive attitude towards sUAS. These patient reports upon stimulation experiences are of great help to consult candidates for sUAS in future.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
end stage renal disease
positive airway pressure
ejection fraction
sleep quality
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
case report
sleep apnea
patient reported outcomes
glycemic control
depressive symptoms
bone marrow
weight loss
replacement therapy