Clinical Review
Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Surgery remains an option for patients who cannot tolerate positive airway pressure treatment but carries risks that must be considered.
The app also includes a glossary to explain any language used in the app that the user doesn’t understand.
MY SLEEP
Tracking sleep patterns with the Sleep Diary can be useful for self-assessment and can provide a vital snapshot for the health care professional who is treating a patient for insomnia. All fields must be filled in, including how many times the user woke up in the middle of the night and how long it took him or her to fall asleep. If the app notices any inconsistencies the diary will prompt the user to correct any inaccurately entered field(s) before the entry can be saved. An optional push notification reminder to update the sleep diary is available, and the user can set this for any time of day.
Other optional reminders may be found in the primary app menu at the bottom of the screen, and the user may select from any of the following: Sleep Diary Entry, Wind Down Time, Prescribed Bed Time, Prescribed Wake Time, Update Sleep Prescription, Take Assessment, Stop Caffeine, and Worry Time.
FINAL THOUGHTS
There is enough information in this app to keep a person busy for hours. But once it becomes part of a daily routine, users will find that with a bit of guidance, exercises, and personal modifications, a good night’s sleep, or at least one that’s improved, may be within reach.
For someone who is experiencing difficulties sleeping, it is critical to work with a health care professional who can determine and help treat any underlying causes of the insomnia.
