0575 ATTITUDES TOWARDS ACCEPTANCE OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA THERAPY USING UPPER AIRWAY MUSCLE TRAINING

Abstract Introduction: Attitudes towards acceptance of obstructive sleep apnea therapy using upper airway muscle training Methods: 158 consecutive newly diagnosed OSA patients were recruited to complete a self-administered questionnaire, including assessment of their interest towards UAMT, anticipated ability to complete such therapy, as well as information about factors that could influence these attitudes. Socio-demographic information and sleep recording data were also obtained. Results: The majority of patients were interested in such program (82.9%) and mentioned their anticipated ability to complete it 1 hour/day for 1 month (72.1%), especially if applied later only 2–3 times/week (82.9%). 55.0% of them indicated that requirements of training schedule and duration might influence their choice. Patients with low Socioeconomic status (SES) or female gender were more prone to complete such program 2–3 times/week when compared to those with high SES or male subjects (p