Evaluating changes in hypoglossal nerve stimulator use over time and long-term adherence.

Journal: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Evaluate patient phenotypes and longitudinal patterns of hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS) use and identify predictors of long-term HGNS adherence.

Authors

  • Nicholas R Lenze
    Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, USA. nlenzemed@gmail.com.
  • Dania Alazawi
    Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, USA.
  • Meghan Dailey
    Advanced Research Computing Technology Services, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Christopher Brown
    Department of Psychology, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, 2.21 Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South, Liverpool, L69 7ZA, UK.
  • Paul T Hoff
    Department of Surgery , St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Cathy A Goldstein
    Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.