Table 1.
Component | Description |
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The learning center | Basic education to inform patients about sleep apnea, CPAP, and collaborative management. |
My CPAP data | Easy-to-read charts that show CPAP adherence (in hrs/nt) and CPAP efficacy data (disease severity as measured by number of apneas and hypopneas per hour) and amount of air leak (in liters/min). |
My graphs | This section included both easy-to-complete individual items for patients to track, including sleepiness levels and other patient-selected OSA-related symptoms. |
Troubleshooting guide | Interactive guide that allows patient to select the CPAP problem they are having; possible causes are discussed and solutions are listed. |
CPAP user's manual | This component created animations for how to use the CPAP machine and it's associated features; how to clean mask and hose; how to use the humidifier. |