Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Woods C Author

Subjects of specialization
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Disorders, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea

Affiliation
Department of Health, School of Health, University of New England, Australia

Biography

Woods C completed his studies from School of Health, University of New England, Australia My research interests include health workforce issues, pre-registered nurse education, disaster preparedness, natural disasters and the psychosocial consequences, Indigenous health, Indigenous sleep-related breathing disorders, ED presentations for alcohol-related injuries, and quality improvement in Indigenous primary health care services. 


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Barriers and Enablers to Successful Uptake of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Author(s):

Woods C, Usher K , Kerr L , Ferns J and Maguire G

Background: This study is the first to engage Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples (Indigenous Australians) to better understand their experience of treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

Objective: To explore Indigenous Australians’ experiences of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, enablers and barriers to CPAP therapy. Methods: A qualitative content analysis was employed. Data were collected by in-depth interv... view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000179

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