Table 3.
Patient sleep and daytime function outcomes at baseline and 3 months after PAP therapy initiation.
| Baseline, Mean (SD) | 3 months, Mean (SD) | Change from baseline to 3 months, Mean (95% Cl) | d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | ||||
| CES | 8.4 (2.5) | 5.0 (3.4)a | −4.3 (−8.4 to −0.1) | −1.01 |
| PES | 7.8 (3.1)b | 5.8 (3.7)b | −2.0 (−5.7 to 1.7) | −0.94 |
| UC | 8.3 (4.5) | 6.1 (5.8) | −2.2 (−5.0 to 0.6) | −0.40 |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale | ||||
| CES | 9.0 (6.9) | 4.2 (0.8) | −4.8 (−10.3 to 0.7) | −0.51 |
| PES | 6.8 (6.8) | 3.3 (2.1) | −3.5 (−8.5 to 1.5) | −0.42 |
| UC | 10.8 (5.9) | 6.4 (4.8) | −4.3 (−8.4 to −0.2) | −0.82 |
| Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire | ||||
| CES | 16.6 (2.6)b | 17.9 (0.9) | 2.1 (−1.5 to 5.6) | 0.51 |
| PES | 17.2 (3.3) | 19.1 (1.5) | 1.9 (−1.0 to 4.8) | 0.41 |
| UC | 15.6 (4.3) | 17.7 (2.8) | 2.1 (−1.5 to 5.6) | 0.57 |
a
n = 4;
b
n=5.
CES, couple-oriented education and support; CI, confidence interval; d, effect size, which was corrected for small sample size; PAP, positive airway pressure; PES, patient-oriented education and support; UC, usual care.