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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.

Last updated: Jul 28, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
Human RCT☆☆☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
Safety★★★★☆
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Identifying patient-centered support needs in aortic aneurysm care.

observational

Sargeant MM, Jordan EW, Uzunoglu E, Barwick E, Jollay-Castelblanco P, King B, Martin C, McCrary S, Bates M, Degner BC, Sears SF · Patient education and counseling (2026)

Participants: 106
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Sleep management program (survey-based assessment of perceived helpfulness and likelihood of attendance)
Outcome: Perceived helpfulness, likelihood of attendance, and barriers to participation in sleep management programs
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Patients (N=106) with current or previous thoracic aortic aneurysm, categorized by treatment pathway (surgery vs. surveillance) and distress severity (high vs. low)

Result: 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.

PubMed: 42497591DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2026.109786

Mechanism Graph

Patients with TAA identify sleep management as a supportive care need
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High perceived helpfulness (≥80%) does not translate to high willingness to attend
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Structural barriers (distance, time) limit participation
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Embedding brief sleep programs into routine care may enhance engagement

Limitations

  • ⚠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.

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References

  1. 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
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