TABLE 2

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) trial outcome

Pre-assessment referralsClinician referralsp-value; OR (95% CI)
Mild OSA
 CPAP declined14 (56%)29 (30%)0.01; 3.0 (1.2–7.4)
 CPAP accepted11 (44%)69 (70%)
Moderate OSA
 CPAP declined13 (31%)26 (43%)0.62; 0.81 (0.35–1.8)
 CPAP accepted24 (69%)39 (57%)
Severe OSA
 CPAP declined7 (19%)26 (29%)0.23; 1.76 (0.69–4.5)
 CPAP accepted30 (81%)63 (71%)
  • OSA: obstructive sleep apnoea.