Sleep medicine
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been shown to improve functional, motor and cognitive outcomes in post-stroke obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, rates of CPAP adherence are often low and factors impacting CPAP adherence remain under-explored. Our objective was to determine predictors of CPAP adherence in patients who had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). ⋯ Patients with greater functional capacity and those with less daytime fatigue demonstrated stronger adherence to CPAP therapy. Our findings may facilitate future treatment strategies for enhancing CPAP adherence in the vulnerable stroke/TIA population.