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Shalini Paruthi1

  • 1Sleep Medicine and Research Center, St. Luke's Hospital, 232 South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017, USA; Pediatrics, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.

Sleep Medicine Clinics
|October 3, 2020
PubMed

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Pediatric sleep medicine clinicians rarely used telemedicine before the COVID-19 pandemic due to examination difficulties and reimbursement issues. This review explores telemedicine

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Telehealth

Background:

  • Limited adoption of telemedicine in pediatric sleep medicine pre-pandemic.
  • Barriers included examination challenges, inconsistent reimbursement, and clinician time constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review historical telemedicine use in pediatric sleep medicine.
  • Analyze current applications and challenges of telemedicine.
  • Propose future directions for pediatric sleep via telemedicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of telemedicine in pediatric sleep medicine.
  • Analysis of pre-pandemic, current, and future applications.
  • Discussion of challenges and opportunities.

Main Results:

  • Telemedicine use was minimal before the pandemic.
  • Existing barriers hindered widespread adoption.
  • The pandemic accelerated interest and exploration of telehealth.

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine offers potential for pediatric sleep medicine.
  • Addressing challenges is crucial for successful implementation.
  • Future integration requires strategic planning and adaptation.

Keywords:
ApneaChildInsomniaPediatricSleepTelemedicine

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