P165 Use of Initiation checklist to improve compliance with BPAP & CPAP

INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown that processes used during initiation of non-invasive respiratory (NIV) therapies (including CPAP and BPAP) for children, can influence subsequent compliance with therapy. METHODS: We implemented a structured checklist as a way of standardising a number of the steps during initiation of NIV in our paediatric sleep medicine service. This study retrospectively reviewed the medical records of children initiated on NIV between Nov 2018 and Dec 2020. We hypothesised that our use of a structured approach to the initiation process, with electronic documentation, would indicate areas in the initiation process that are associated with improved compliance with the therapy, in the long term. RESULTS: Initial results revealed that 220 children were commenced on therapy during the 2-year study period (51 BPAP & 169 CPAP). Total numbers with forms present 136 (62%) and complete forms 56 (41%). Forty-six (90%) children commenced on BPAP had forms present and 34 (74%) were completed. Ninety (53%) children commenced on CPAP had forms present and 22 (25%) were completed. Further analyses will evaluate whether sections of the initiation process and checklist (day (of week) of discharge, in-patient vs HITH, attendance at 1st follow-up appointment, financial assistance, severity of disease, eligibility for government-funded equipment) influence compliance when monitored by download at the first, subsequent sleep study. DISCUSSION: Use of standardised processes during initiation of NIV therapies can aid in evaluation of the factors that positively influence subsequent compliance with therapy.