Development and psychometric evaluation of the Motivation to Use CPAP Scale (MUC-S) using factorial structure and Rasch analysis among patients with obstructive sleep apnea before CPAP treatment is initiated.

Anders BroströmM UlanderP NilsenChung-Ying LinA H Pakpour

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2020)

The MUC-S seems to be a valid tool with robust psychometric properties suitable for use at CPAP clinics. Future studies should focus on how motivation changes over time and if MUC-S can predict objective long-term CPAP adherence.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
psychometric properties
sleep apnea
primary care
current status
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy
weight loss
replacement therapy
data analysis