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Medical Otorhinolaryngology

CPAP Adherence

Factors and Perspectives

by (author) Colin M. Shapiro

edited by Meenakshi Gupta & Dora Zalai

Publisher
Springer Nature
Initial publish date
Apr 2022
Category
Otorhinolaryngology, General, Family & General Practice
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9783030931445
    Publish Date
    Apr 2022
    List Price
    $145.95

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This book presents a broad range of perspectives on the topic of CPAP adherence. This includes theoretical underpinnings of adherence; multi-disciplinary practical approaches as well as special considerations in diverse clinical populations, age groups and cultures by authors from five continents.

CPAP Adherence is a novel and highly relevant publication for sleep physicians, psychologists, dentists, respiratory therapists, sleep technicians, family physicians as well as PAP and oral appliance providers. This book will help improve patient care and quality of life.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Colin M. Shapiro, BSc (Hons), MBBCH, PhD, MRC Psych., FRCP(C): Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Ophthalmology, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Shapiro was the founding president of the British Sleep Society and the International Neuropsychiatry Association. He has run sleep facilities on three continents. His interest in CPAP adherence stems from his background in psychiatry and his interest in helping people to make behavioural change.

Meenakshi Gupta MD, MBChB, MMed
Dr Gupta is an Internist from Zambia. She is currently working in Saskatchewan, Canada and has an interest in health promotion.

 

Dora Zalai, MD, PhD, C. Psych.:
Dr Zalai has a dual background in medicine and psychology. She integrates biological and psychological perspectives in her clinical work to develop and establish person-centred, individually tailored, effective and enduring treatments for individuals with sleep disorders. Dr. Zalai leads the behavioural sleep medicine program at Sleep on the Bay (Toronto, Canada) that provides evidence-based evaluation and treatment for the full spectrum of sleep and circadian disorders in an inter-disciplinary setting.