Economic evaluation of telemonitoring as a follow-up approach for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome starting treatment with continuous positive airway pressure.

Telemonitoring of obstructive sleep apnea patients is increasingly being adopted though its cost-effectiveness evidence base is scanty. This study investigated whether telemonitoring is a cost-effective strategy compared with the standard follow-up in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are starting continuous positive airway pressure treatment. In total, 167 obstructive sleep apnea patients were randomised into telemonitoring (n = 79) or standard follow-up (n = 88), initiated continuous positive airway pressure treatment, and were followed up for 6 months.

Effects of telemonitoring follow-up, side effects, and other factors on CPAP adherence.

Study Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of telemonitoring compared with standard clinic visits on adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment after 6 months. In addition, the impact of other factors including CPAP side effects on treatment adherence were assessed.

Methods: Consecutive patients (n = 217) who were prescribed CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea were randomized to either telemonitoring or standard-care follow-up.