Journal article
Patients’ with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) preferences and demand for treatment: a discrete choice experiment
Abstract
RATIONALE: Despite its high level of effectiveness, initial acceptance of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and regular use in patients with obstructive sleep apneoa syndrome (OSAS) are still an issue. Alternatively, oral appliances (OAs) can be recommended. To improve patient engagement in their treatment, physicians are advised to take into account patient preferences and to share the therapeutic decision. We aimed to determine …
Authors
Krucien N; Gafni A; Fleury B; Pelletier-Fleury N
Journal
Thorax, Vol. 68, No. 5,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
5 2013
DOI
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202240
ISSN
0040-6376