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- Title
The emerging role of telemedicine in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
- Authors
Seibert, Pennie S.; Whitmore, Tiffany A.; Parker, Patrick D.; Grimsley, Fred P.; Payne, Kattie; O'Donnell, Janat E.
- Abstract
Over one-third of adults are at risk of developing sleep disorders. Telemedicine is emerging as an effective tool in sleep medicine by allowing people to undergo sleep studies without overnight hospital stays (e.g. monitoring at home). Telemedicine has the potential to overcome several obstacles in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders by offering increased access to sleep specialists, enhancing health-care support for patients in their homes and providing cost-effective professional education. The initial costs for telemedicine equipment and training are not insignificant; however, the benefits may outweigh the expense over time. However, recapturing the initial costs cannot be assumed.
- Subjects
TELEMEDICINE; SLEEP disorders treatment; HOSPITAL-based home care programs; PATIENT monitoring; PROFESSIONAL education
- Publication
Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare, 2006, Vol 12, Issue 8, p379
- ISSN
1357-633X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1258/135763306779378681