New Trends and New Technologies in Sleep Medicine: Expanding Accessibility

Sleep Med Clin. 2021 Sep;16(3):475-483. doi: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2021.05.010.

Abstract

New trends in sleep medicine make use of the increased computational power of digital transformation. A current trend toward fewer sensors on the body of the sleeper and to more data processing from derived signals is observed. Telemedicine technologies are used for data transmission and for better patient management in terms of diagnosis and in terms of treatment of chronic conditions.

Keywords: Oximetry; Sleep apnea; Sleep medicine; Sleep research; Smartphone apps; Smartwatch; Telemedicine; Wearables.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Health Services Accessibility* / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Sleep Medicine Specialty* / trends
  • Sleep Wake Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Sleep Wake Disorders* / therapy
  • Telemedicine*