| Most patients who are diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed CPAP will continue therapy for the rest of their lives. Once CPAP compliance is achieved, the basic equipment becomes part of their daily lives. Beyond the basic equipment of CPAP such as humidifiers and masks, there are non reimbursable products on the market today that make CPAP use more pleasant.
If you are a compliant CPAP, AutoCPAP, or BiLevel machine user, or the partner/caretaker of a machine user, please answer this poll. By sharing your experience you will aid the market in recognizing any needs to improve the overall CPAP experience.
In appreciation for completing this poll, you will be automatically entered into a drawing. Upon completion of the poll, six names will be randomly chosen to win the following prizes. The Poll closes on Tuesday, September 29 at midnight central standard time.
- One lucky person will win a check for $100
- One lucky person will win a Double Edge PAPillow
- Two lucky people will win an insulated tubing cover with full length zipper
- Two lucky people will win Citrus II CPAP Mask Wipes (64 count)
To be eligible, make sure to fill in the required text box with your contact information.
Please note: The use of the acronym CPAP in the survey questions also applies to AutoCPAP, or BiLevel users.
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A - Your accessory experience so far |
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| A1. How often have you purchased CLEANING accessories and products to help with the regular maintenance of your CPAP machine and mask? Examples include CPAP cleaning solutions, wipes, etc. |
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| A2. How often have you purchased accessories designed to increase COMFORT when using a CPAP machine or mask? Examples include soft fleece covers for headgear, CPAP pillows, tube wraps/covers, etc. |
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| A3. How often have you purchased accessories to make TRAVEL with a CPAP machine more convenient and hassle free? Examples include special travel bags, power leads, battery packs, etc. |
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| A4. How often have you purchased CUSTOMIZATION accessories to personalize the look and aesthetics of your CPAP machine and mask? Examples include colored headgear, tube wraps/covers, etc. |
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Other (please specify):
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| A5. Where have you purchased these accessories? (select all that apply) |
Home medical equipment supplier's retail store
Home medical equipment supplier's online store
Drug Store, Pharmacy or Chemist
Online directly from the manufacturer
Sleep specialist/ doctor
Sleep lab
Other:
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| A6. Please describe any other types of CPAP accessories that you have purchased. |
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| A7. To make your CPAP use easier, have you ever made your own accessory? Please tell us about it including its main purpose and its success. |
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| A8. If you have ever looked for accessories but not found what you were looking for, please describe what you looked for. |
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B - What are your needs? |
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| B1. When I buy CLEANING accessories (e.g. cleaning solutions/wipes), the 2 most important criteria are |
Brand
Price
Performance
Recommendation by CPAP machine/mask manufacturer
I would not buy Cleaning accessories
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| B2. When I buy COMFORT accessories (e.g. soft fleece covers for headgear, CPAP pillows etc.), the 2 most important criteria are |
Quality
Brand
Price
Style
Recommendation by CPAP machine/mask manufacturer
I would not buy Comfort accessories
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| B3. When I buy TRAVEL accessories (e.g. special travel bags, power leads), the 2 most important criteria are |
Durability
Brand
Price
Style
Ease of use
Size/ weight
I would not buy Travel accessories
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| B4. When I buy CUSTOMIZATION accessories (e.g. colored headgear, tube covers), the 2 most important criteria are |
Durability
Brand
Price
Style
I would not buy Customization accessories
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| B5. The 2 most convenient places to buy these accessories are: |
Home medical equipment supplier's retail store
Home medical equipment supplier's online store
Drug Store, Pharmacy or Chemist
Online directly from the manufacturer
Sleep specialist/ doctor
Sleep lab
Other:
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C - Tell us about yourself |
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| C1. Select the one best description of yourself |
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Other (please specify):
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| C2. Are you |
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| C3. Your age now is |
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| C4. Where are you living at the moment? Country/Region or State. Examples include Aurora, IL US or Ontario, Canada or London, Great Britain |
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| C5. How long have you or the CPAP user been treated with a CPAP machine? |
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| C6. How often do you travel with your CPAP system? |
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C7. Give us more feedback on how accessories could improve your CPAP experience:
What activities do you no longer feel like doing? (e.g. travel)
What activities do you find difficult? (e.g. reading in bed)
Other ideas to share? |
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| To be eligible for the drawing, the following information must be submitted: name, address, city, state, postal code, country, phone number and email address . This information is required for eligibility and will only be used for contacting winners. Good luck to you and thank you for taking our Poll. |
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Good luck to you and thanks for taking our poll. Your last step to complete the poll and enter the drawing is to click on Submit |
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