Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially devastating condition that diminishes quality of life and leads to serious consequences without treatment. Diagnosis often is delayed and, once diagnosed, adherence to prescribed therapy tends to be a major barrier to management. This grounded theory study was focused on the experiences of a diverse group of 82 adults who were at various points in the process of obtaining a diagnosis and living with OSA. Participants described being in “limbo” and needing to break through that limbo to be successful at managing their OSA. Results provide new insights into the experience of living with OSA that can be beneficial in promoting treatment and shaping effective management of the condition.
Breaking Through Limbo: Experiences of Adults Living With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Behavioral Sleep Medicine ; 12 , 3 ; 183-197
2014-05-04
15 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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