TELE-SLEEP OSA: A protocol for a hybrid type I randomized clinical trial of telemedicine for obstructive sleep apnea among military dependents and retirees

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and costly in the U.S. military health system (MHS). OSA is associated with poor health outcomes as well as increased …

Quality improvement intervention to increase sleep apnea diagnostic testing after stroke and transient ischemic attack: A cluster randomized trial

Abstract: Importance: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) and is associated with poor outcomes. …

The prevalence of chronotype and associations with patient-reported outcomes among military Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and COMISA

Abstract: Objective: Among military veterans, it is unclear whether insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) carry disproportionate …

Sleep, daytime symptoms, and healthcare resource utilization in military personnel with comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) are prevalent conditions with significant physical and mental health comorbidities. Our study sought …

Improving postoperative care for Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea through preoperative education and the electronic health record: A quality improvement project

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to establish and evaluate a process to improve use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on the day …

Behavioral KSA intervention class to boost positive airway pressure adherence among active duty military personnel with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a treatable cause of daytime sleepiness and associated medical problems that can negatively impact soldier readiness and …

Predictors of positive airway pressure therapy adherence among U.S. active duty military personnel with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among U.S. military personnel, but adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment is suboptimal. This …

Decisional needs of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury initiating treatment for insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: Objective: We sought to elicit key informant (KI) perspectives regarding decisional needs of Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) who are initiating insomnia …

Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Health Outcomes in Veterans Hospitalized with COVID-19 Infection

Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and is associated with worse outcomes. We retrospectively analyzed data from the …

Same sleep disorder but different sleep patterns: Individual differences in sleep health and depressive symptomatology in Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract: PURPOSE: Poor sleep health, a composite measure of key sleep characteristics, may relate to increased depressive symptoms among individuals treated for obstructive sleep …

Factors influencing adherence to insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea treatments among Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To understand factors influencing adherence to recommended treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among Veterans with mild traumatic brain …

From trenches to technology: A narrative review of sleep medicine in the military

Abstract: Diagnoses of military-relevant sleep disorders have increased substantially since the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The cause of this increase appears to be complicated and …