Previous studies have shown that programs encouraging the use of OSA treatments can help patients use these treatments more often, but the improvement is usually modest. This trial will test if giving patients a decision-making tool when they are first diagnosed with OSA, and combining their responses from this tool into a supportive program, will improve sleep quality and help them use their treatment more regularly.
referred for an overnight diagnostic sleep test to evaluate for sleep-disordered breathing during the study period
currently untreated for OSA (not prescribed therapy in the past year)
referral for overnight sleep test is for another reason than to diagnosis sleep-disordered breathing
unable to read printed material (e.g., magazine) in English language
unable to write
unstable medical/psychiatric illness (e.g., recent hospitalization)
Parallel
Behavioral strategy program X plus Y
BehavioralBrief 4 session education program with sleep specialist focused on behavioral strategies for improving use of sleep apnea therapy. Tests behavioral strategy program X plus Y.
Behavioral strategy program X
BehavioralBrief 4 session education program with sleep specialist focused on behavioral strategies for improving use of sleep apnea therapy Tests behavioral strategy X.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
The PSQI total score will be used as a measurement of sleep quality. Scores range from 0 to 21. Higher scores indicate worse outcome.
Acceptance of therapy
Percentage of participants prescribed device therapy with \> 0 days of use in the 30 days prior to the 6-month follow-up timepoint.
Treatment adherence by machine report
Percentage of days of machine reported use \>= 4 hours in the prior 30 days.
Decisional Conflict Scale - 1 item
Decisional Conflict Scale "What's important" item. This item is scored as 0 (best) to 4 (worst).
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