Frontiers in Medicine (May 2022)

Telehealth Technology Application in Enhancing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Review of Current Evidence

  • Benjamin Ka Seng Thong,
  • Benjamin Ka Seng Thong,
  • Grace Xin Yun Loh,
  • Grace Xin Yun Loh,
  • Jia Jan Lim,
  • Jia Jan Lim,
  • Christina Jia Liang Lee,
  • Christina Jia Liang Lee,
  • Shu Ning Ting,
  • Shu Ning Ting,
  • Hong Peng Li,
  • Qing Yun Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.877765
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9

Abstract

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common type of sleep-disordered breathing associated with multiple comorbidities. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first choice for moderate-severe OSA but poor compliance brings a great challenge to its effectiveness. Telehealth interventions ease the follow-up process and allow healthcare facilities to provide consistent care. Fifth-generation wireless transmission technology has also greatly rationalized the wide use of telemedicine. Herein, we review the efficacy of the telehealth system in enhancing CPAP adherence. We recommend applying telemonitoring in clinical practice and advocate the development of a biopsychosocial telemedicine model with the integration of several interventions. Big databases and promising artificial intelligent technologies make clinical decision support systems and predictive models based on these databases possible.

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