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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Sleep apnoea presents a significant public health challenge, impacting patient quality of life and healthcare resource utilization.
    • Traditional service models for sleep apnoea management often involve lengthy waiting periods and necessitate considerable patient travel, creating barriers to consistent care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel nurse-led, tailored service for managing sleep apnoea at Essex Cardiothoracic Centre.
    • To assess the impact of this service model on patient waiting times and associated travel costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a dedicated, nurse-led clinic for sleep apnoea patient management.
    • Development of a tailored care pathway integrating diagnostic, treatment, and follow-up services.
    • Data collection on patient waiting times from referral to treatment initiation and patient-reported travel expenses.

    Main Results:

    • The nurse-led service demonstrated a marked reduction in average waiting times for sleep apnoea patients.
    • Patients utilizing the tailored service reported significant decreases in travel-related costs and time commitment.
    • The service facilitated timely access to care, potentially improving patient adherence and outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • A nurse-led, tailored approach to sleep apnoea management is effective in reducing waiting times and healthcare costs for patients.
    • This model offers a sustainable and patient-centered solution for improving sleep apnoea care delivery.
    • The findings support the wider adoption of similar innovative service models in managing chronic respiratory conditions.