Prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep medicine services - longitudinal data from the Swedish Sleep Apnea Registry (SESAR)

In conclusion, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has lead to a substantial reduction of sleep medicine services and the long-term concequences may be considerable. Novel clinical techniques such as telemedicine support may facilitate the recovery of sleep medicine services. New strategies for the management of sleep disorders are needed to overcome the current underdiagnosis and delay of treatment. This includes OSA patients who potentially may be on high risk for severe COVID-19.
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Source Type: research