CPAP treatment for adults with obstructive sleep apnea: review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000883
English
Authors' recommendations:
CPAP treatment was found to be effective at improving sleep outcomes in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as determined by improvements in Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores. CPAP treatment was found to be more costly than dental devices and lifestyle advice, but lower than commonly accepted cost-effectiveness thresholds. One evidence-based guideline recommends CPAP treatment as initial therapy for patients diagnosed with OSA, with all supporting evidence from trials of patients with moderate to severe OSA.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/dec-2013/RC0502%20CPAP%20Treatment%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Adult
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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