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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Positive Airway Pressure Use Over Time Among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study

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Sarah Selvadurai¹, Julia Hemphill², Austin Heffernan³, Uzair Malik³, Russell Cheng³, Alene Toulany^4,5,6, Indra Narang^1,6,7, Clodagh M Ryan^{3, 6, 8*}, Indra Narang^1,6,7,a, Clodagh M Ryan^3,6,8,a*

Objective: Effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in youth is challenging due to lack of adherence to Positive Airway Pressure (PAP). The study objective was to explore facilitators and barriers for PAP use among young adults with OSA transitioning from paediatric to adult care services. Methods: This was a prospective, qualitative study using a modified grounded theory approach. Young adults, aged 18 to 20 years, diagnosed with OSA by polysomnography and initiated on PAP therapy in a paediatric sleep facility participated in the study. Semistructured interviews were completed at: 1) baseline visit at the time of transfer from paediatric care and 2) follow-up visit after 12 months in adult care. Interview audio recordings were transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were review... view more»

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