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Supporting patients with CPAP therapy is essential for improving outcomes and encouraging long-term success. While HMEs primarily manage device setup and education, primary care providers play an important role in guiding patients through their therapy journey and helping them achieve the full benefits of treatment.

Simple steps to support your patients through therapy

Here’s how you can easily support your patients using familiar practices you might already follow. By focusing on these key aspects, you can work alongside HMEs to provide meaningful support to your patients with sleep apnea.

Starting therapy

Help patients feel prepared by addressing common questions and providing them with basic information about PAP therapy. This helps build their confidence and trust from the outset.

Providing guidance and ongoing care

Schedule a follow-up visit within the first 30-90 days of starting therapy to address concerns and help ensure adherence to the treatment plan. Additional appointments can monitor adherence and provide access to necessary resupplies or device replacements.

Encouraging compliance

Reinforce the importance of staying consistent with therapy, especially during the first 90 days, and encourage long-term adherence to maximize results.

Empowering patients

Connect patients with support communities, educational materials, and resources that enable them to thrive in their therapy.

Additional resources and links

Help your patients understand the importance of CPAP therapy for managing sleep apnea and what to expect.

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Empower patients with the right support from the start.

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Encourage patients to download the Resmed myAir™ app, an easy-to-use online support program that helps patients stay engaged with therapy.

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Step 4: Start therapy