Couples-based therapy called WePAP boosted treatment adherence for sleep apnea, leading to higher relationship satisfaction and lower levels of conflict, a study suggested.
HOUSTON, Texas — Obstructive sleep apnea not only affects the patient's health but also disrupts their partner's sleep, which can put strain on a relationship.
"Partners of individuals with sleep apnea are often considered the hidden casualties of sleep apnea, as their sleep is profoundly disrupted by the nocturnal symptoms," Wendy Troxel, PhD, senior behavioral scientist with RAND Corporation, and licensed clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, toldEmerging research emphasizes the connection between sleep and relationship quality in healthy couples, but only limited research has examined...
Delivered via telehealth in three weekly sessions, WePAP educates patients and their partners on OSA and PAP treatment and offers techniques for improving sleep and strategies to manage problems that may arise.
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