Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · Nov 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEducating Stroke/TIA Patients about Obstructive Sleep Apnea after Stroke: A Randomized Feasibility Study.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in about 70% of stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients and is associated with poor function and recurrent vascular events. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) has been shown to improve poststroke/TIA outcomes but adherence is generally poor. This study aimed to develop and conduct a preliminary assessment of educational materials for poststroke/TIA OSA. ⋯ The educational program was feasible and easy to understand amongst stroke/TIA patients but did not lead to a significant change in outcomes or CPAP use. The lessons learned can be used to facilitate future development of educational materials and plan an adequately-powered trial.