Patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm express strong interest in sleep management programs, but structural barriers limit participation.
In a survey of 106 patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm, over 80% endorsed sleep management programs as helpful. However, only a minority indicated willingness to attend such programs, with distance (43%) and time (36%) being the most common barriers.
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Patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm express strong interest in sleep management programs, but structural barriers limit participation. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm express strong interest in sleep management programs, but structural barriers limit participation.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Patients (N=106) with current or previous thoracic aortic aneurysm, categorized by treatment pathway (surgery vs. surveillance) and distress severity (high vs. low).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Identifying patient-centered support needs in aortic aneurysm care. (Patient education and counseling, 2026) — In a survey of 106 patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm, over 80% endorsed sleep management programs as helpful. However, only a minority indicated willingness to attend such programs, with distance (43%) and time (36%) being the most common barriers.
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Patients with TAA identify sleep management as a supportive care need
- ▸High perceived helpfulness (≥80%) does not translate to high willingness to attend
- ▸Structural barriers (distance, time) limit participation
- ▸Embedding brief sleep programs into routine care may enhance engagement
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Patients (N=106) with current or previous thoracic aortic aneurysm, categorized by treatment pathway (surgery vs. surveillance) and distress severity (high vs. low)
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Survey-based design may not reflect actual behavior or program effectiveness
- ▸Sample size (N=106) may limit generalizability to broader TAA populations
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of TAA patients found sleep management programs helpful?▼
Over 80% of patients endorsed sleep management programs as helpful.
What were the main barriers to attending sleep management programs?▼
The most common barriers were distance (43%) and time (36%), while disinterest and health limitations were infrequent.
Did patients with high distress differ in their interest in sleep programs?▼
Patients with elevated distress more frequently endorsed psychological and symptom-management services as helpful and were more likely to attend, but endorsement patterns for sleep management were not specifically highlighted as different.
What is the recommended approach to improve participation in sleep programs for TAA patients?▼
The authors suggest embedding brief, accessible educational, psychosocial, and behavioral programs within routine TAA care to enhance patient engagement and quality of life.
References
- 1.Sargeant MM, Jordan EW, Uzunoglu E, Barwick E, Jollay-Castelblanco P, King B, Martin C, McCrary S, Bates M, Degner BC, Sears SF. “Identifying patient-centered support needs in aortic aneurysm care..” Patient education and counseling, 2026. PMID: 42497591 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2026.109786