Previous studies have shown that programs encouraging the use of OSA treatments can help patients use these treatments more often, but the improvement is usually modest. This trial will test if giving patients a decision-making tool when they are first diagnosed with OSA, and combining their responses from this tool into a supportive program, will improve sleep quality and help them use their treatment more regularly.
referred for an overnight diagnostic sleep test to evaluate for sleep-disordered breathing during the study period
currently untreated for OSA (not prescribed therapy in the past year)
referral for overnight sleep test is for another reason than to diagnosis sleep-disordered breathing
unable to read printed material (e.g., magazine) in English language
unable to write
unstable medical/psychiatric illness (e.g., recent hospitalization)