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Ning-Hung Chen1, Liang-Wen Hang2, Chia-Mo Lin3
1Sleep Center, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 5, Fu-Shin Street, Kweishan Shang, Taoyuan, 333 Taiwan ; Department of Respiratory Therapy, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Sleep and Biological Rhythms
|February 9, 2016
Summary
Sleep medicine in Taiwan has rapidly grown, evidenced by increased research and certified professionals. However, challenges like insurance limitations and low reimbursement rates hinder further development and expansion of sleep services.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Therapy
- Medical Science
Background:
- Sleep medicine in Taiwan has evolved significantly over the past two decades, from minimal sleep beds to a popular medical field.
- The establishment of the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine in 2002 marked a milestone for promoting education, quality control, and professional accreditation.
- Epidemiological studies indicate a high prevalence of sleep disorders in Taiwan, necessitating more sleep institutes and services.
Approach:
- A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Science Citation Index Expanded database, searching for articles on sleep apnea and hypopnea between 1991 and 2014.
- The study analyzed publication trends, country-specific contributions, and institutional output related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) research in Asia.
- Keywords used for the search were "apnea" and "hypopnea".
Key Points:
- Sleep and breathing-related articles constituted 4.95% of the total OSA research analyzed.
- Japan leads in the quantity of OSA-related publications in Asia, with institutions performing evenly.
- In Taiwan, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University are significant contributors to OSA research.
Conclusions:
- Despite Taiwan's progress in sleep medicine, challenges such as insurance limitations and low reimbursement rates impede the expansion of sleep labs and services.
- Addressing issues related to sleep specialist affiliations and education is crucial for the continued development of sleep medicine in Taiwan.
- Sustained growth requires proactive measures to overcome existing obstacles and ensure the future success of sleep medicine in the region.
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