Worth the effort? Weighing up the benefit and burden of continuous positive airway pressure therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in chronic tetraplegia.

CPAP use is challenging for people with tetraplegia, who experience substantial burden from using the device. When tolerated, the proximate benefits are substantial. People with tetraplegia need more intensive support for longer to help them overcome the burdens of CPAP and benefit from the treatment.