Does the Patient-Reported Apnea Questionnaire (PRAQ) increase patient-centredness in the daily practice of sleep centres? a mixed-methods study.

Inger L AbmaMaroeska M RoversMarijke IJffBernard HolMasha NägeleGert P WestertPhilip J van der Wees

Published in: BMJ open (2019)

Implementing the PRAQ may be beneficial to patients, but this study does not show much impact with regard to patient-centredness of care. New Dutch guidelines for OSA care may lead to a greater emphasis on quality of life and value of care for patients, making its integration in clinical care potentially more useful.

Keyphrases

healthcare
patient reported
end stage renal disease
quality improvement
palliative care
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
obstructive sleep apnea
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
pain management
depressive symptoms
patient reported outcomes