Table 1.
Main Characteristics of CPAP Adherent and Nonadherent Patients
| Patient Characteristics | Adherent (n=32) | Nonadherent (n=20) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 58.6 (10.4) | 59.6 (11.5) | 0.89 |
| Women, n (%) | 10 (31) | 10 (50) | 0.18 |
| White non-Hispanic, n (%) | 24 (75) | 7 (35) | <0.01 |
| Body mass index, mean (SD), kg/m2 | 30.4 (5.9) | 30.4 (8.3) | 0.99 |
| Hypertension, n (%) | 19 (59) | 12 (60) | 0.96 |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 9 (28) | 5 (25) | 0.81 |
| Hyperlipidemia, n (%) | 10 (31) | 9 (45) | 0.32 |
| Total ischemic stroke, n (%) | 22 (69) | 13 (65) | 0.78 |
| Total hemorrhagic stroke, n (%) | 10 (31) | 7 (35) | 0.78 |
| Aphasia, n (%) | 14 (44) | 1 (5) | <0.01 |
| Neglect, n (%) | 2 (6) | 3 (15) | 0.30 |
| NIHSS on CPAP initiation, mean (SD) | 6.5 (4.3) | 4.1 (2.2) | 0.02 |
| Epworth Sleepiness Scale, mean (SD) | 9.6 (5.0) | 9.5 (4.6) | 0.95 |
| Days from stroke to CPAP initiation, mean (SD) | 16.8 (21) | 14.1 (7.4) | 0.50 |
| Days on rehabilitation unit, mean (SD) | 16.4 (7.4) | 15.4 (10.7) | 0.72 |
| Average h/day CPAP used, mean (SD) | 6.5 (1.1) | 1.8 (1.3) | <0.01 |
| Average d/wk CPAP used, mean (SD) | 6.6 (0.4) | 3.4 (1.9) | <0.01 |
CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; and NIHSS, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.