Weekly Phone Calls Versus Brief Patient Education to Improve Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Compliance

Weekly Phone Calls vs. Brief Patient Education to Improve CPAP Compliance: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of three interventions on CPAP adherence.

To determine whether there is a need for a more intensive one on one interaction with the patient in order to improve CPAP usage. And also to try to identify in general which population of patients may require a more intensive intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All new patients undergoing of the Sleep Center suspected of having sleep apnea and undergoing sleep studies

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to participate, or not suspected of having sleep apnea prior to the study