Veterans' Experiences of Support in Managing Comorbid Sleep Apnea and Type 2 Diabetes.
Yeonsu SongSarah E ChoiAnna PapazyanPaul M MaceyCathy A AlessiConstance H FungKaren R JosephsonJennifer L MartinPublished in: Nursing research (2023)
Veterans perceived that additional education for the individuals providing support would be beneficial. Future studies could address interventions to increase sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes knowledge among families and friends of veterans with these comorbid conditions. Additionally, patients' adherence to positive airway pressure may be enhanced by support from family and friends.
Keyphrases
- sleep apnea
- positive airway pressure
- type diabetes
- obstructive sleep apnea
- glycemic control
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- physical activity
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- patient reported outcomes
- prognostic factors
- insulin resistance
- depressive symptoms
- metabolic syndrome
- quality improvement
- current status
- case control
- skeletal muscle