Table 2.

Satisfaction survey completed by patients and partners in CES group.

Patients (n = 5)
	% rating as ≥ “agree” (4; range = 1–5)
Improved understanding of sleep apnea and its effects on health	100%
Improved understanding of PAP and its effects on health	100%
Helped feel more comfortable starting PAP treatment	100%
Attending the sessions with partner was beneficial	100%
Using PAP regularly has become less difficult	80%
	% reporting activity as ≥ “much helpful” (4; range = 1–5)
Talking about concerns with starting PAP	100%
Demonstration of PAP equipment	100%
Setting weekly goals for the first and second weeks of PAP treatment	80%
Talking about problems encountered while using PAP	100%
Helpfulness of program for other people with sleep apnea	100%
	% rating as ≥ “much satisfied” (4; range = 1–5)
Satisfaction with the sessions provided by the respiratory therapist	100%
Partners (n = 5)
	% rating as ≥ “agree” (4; range = 1–5)
Improved understanding of sleep apnea and its effects on health	100%
Improved understanding of PAP and its effects on health	100%
Improved understanding of partner’s concern about starting PAP	100%
Improved ability to provide assistance to partner	100%
Attending the sessions was beneficial	100%
	% reporting activity as ≥ “much helpful” (4; range = 1–5)
Talking about concerns with partner starting PAP	100%
Demonstration of PAP equipment	100%
Identifying ways to help partner meet weekly goals	100%
Talking about changes in mood, energy, daytime sleepiness, and sleep since partner started PAP	100%
Helpfulness of program for partner of people with sleep apnea	100%
	% rating as ≥ “much satisfied” (4; range = 1–5)
Satisfaction with the sessions provided by the respiratory therapist	100%

CES, Couple-oriented education and support intervention; PAP, positive airway pressure.