[Home telemonitoring of CPAP: a feasibility study]

Area of Science:

• Sleep Medicine
• Digital Health
• Respiratory Care

Background:

• Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is the primary treatment for sleep apnoea syndrome (SAS).
• Patient adherence to PAP therapy is crucial for treatment efficacy.
• Telemedicine offers new avenues for monitoring PAP therapy, particularly in France.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of telemonitoring PAP devices in SAS patients.
• To assess the impact of telemonitoring on patient adherence and compliance with PAP therapy.

Main Methods:

• An observational, multicentered study involving 90 SAS patients.
• Patients will connect PAP device data cards weekly for two months.
• Data transmission via a telemedicine platform to a central coordinator and home care provider.

Main Results:

• The study will measure patient adherence to PAP treatment through telemonitoring.
• It will assess the frequency and reliability of remote data transmission.
• The impact of telemonitoring on overall PAP compliance will be evaluated.

Conclusions:

• Telemonitoring presents a feasible method for tracking PAP therapy adherence in SAS patients.
• This technology can potentially improve patient compliance and treatment outcomes.
• Further research can explore the long-term benefits of telemonitoring in managing SAS.