Table 1.

Contents and methodology used in each of the groups.

Group	Contents	Methodology
Standard CPAP School	Theoretical training: • CPAP: basic function, therapeutic objective, mask placement, cleaning and maintenance, common adverse effects and their solutions. • Treatment monitoring circuit. Practice: The patient test mask, CPAP device and try to acclimate to air pressure.	Competency-based learning Exposing the contents in a “classroom” format and promoting the acquisition of the contents of each aspect through practice. The training focuses on the skills of handling and using CPAP.
MEntA CPAP School	Educational activity: • What is Sleep Apnea Syndrome? What are the symptoms of sleep apnea? Treatment with CPAP: how does it work? How to optimize your treatment? Experiences of other patients in treatment. Training activity: • What is the treatment? How is the CPAP device. Education on how to use. Mask placement mode. Security. Hygiene and maintenance. Advice on use. What to do if...?	Principles and strategies of the Motivational Interview: 4 × 5× 5 4 basic processes: - Establish a bond with the patient (engaging) - Propose and define an objective (focusing) - Enhance intrinsic motivation toward patient change (evoking) - Agree on an action plan (planning) 5 nuclear communication strategies - Asking open questions) - Provoke affirmations of self-motivation (affirming) - Reflective listening: Repeat, Rephrase, Paraphrase and Reflect feelings. - Make summaries - Offer information and advice 5 principles of interaction - Express empathy. - Develop the discrepancy: - Avoid arguing and arguing with the patient about the convenience or usefulness of a change because this can create resistance. - Work on the patient's resistance, avoiding attitudes that can foster them. - Support and encourage self-efficacy. Believing in the possibility of change is an important motivational factor.