Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Sleep apnea, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common condition that significantly impacts patients' health, leading to complications such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and impaired cognitive function. Treatment often involves a multidisciplinary approach, with nurses and respiratory therapists playing pivotal roles in diagnosis, management, and ongoing care. Nurses and respiratory therapists work closely to monitor patients, provide education, ensure proper use of treatment devices, and offer support throughout the treatment process. This paper explores the roles of nurses and respiratory therapists in the management of sleep apnea, focusing on their responsibilities in treatment planning, device management, patient education, and long-term care strategies.
Source: Power System Technology
DOI: 10.52783/pst.1189
Author: Aishah Nasser Difallah Attafi
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408688250