Virtual consultations for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sulaiman S AlsaifJulia L KellyStuart LittleHilary PinnockMary J MorrellMichael I PolkeyPhyllis MurphiePublished in: European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society (2022)
The findings of this review suggest that virtual care delivered by telephone or video consultations is as effective as in-person consultations for improving subjective sleepiness in patients with OSAHS treated with CPAP. This clinical management strategy may also improve CPAP adherence without increasing the costs, supporting its potential as a follow-up management strategy, where patients prefer this approach.
Keyphrases
- obstructive sleep apnea
- positive airway pressure
- sleep apnea
- end stage renal disease
- sleep quality
- newly diagnosed
- general practice
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- palliative care
- physical activity
- peritoneal dialysis
- primary care
- type diabetes
- depressive symptoms
- pain management
- skeletal muscle
- weight loss