SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 4 CA-SleepQuest-ResMed
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- SleepQuest has partnered with
ResMed, a leading manufacturer of medical equipment for sleep-disordered
breathing, to conduct clinical trials of a new wireless technology used to
monitor patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea from wherever they are sleeping.
The technology is intended to more easily provide data that can be used to
improve the quality of care for those requiring PAP treatment.
"We take pride in working with companies on the cutting edge of
technology," said Robert Koenigsberg, President/CEO of SleepQuest. "We want
to deploy that expertise on behalf of our patients."
Employing Bluetooth technology, sleep data transmits instantly from a CPAP
or other medical device to SleepQuest's Sleep Care Specialists, allowing them
to monitor adherence that can increase treatment efficacy. This improves
patient comfort, ensures better compliance, and reduces need for office visits
or in-person device adjustments.
A total of 30 SleepQuest sleep apnea patients are currently participating
in the trial. These patients report that the technology is easy to use and
presents no technical problems, improving patient convenience by reducing the
need for office visits to download data.
ResMed selected SleepQuest to lead this initiative because of their proven
disease management approach for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and industry-leading
treatment compliance rate.
"Ensuring that patients properly manage their condition through nightly
CPAP treatment is our main goal," said Cody Parker, Regional Office Manager
"Helping ResMed develop this wireless technology will benefit our patients by
making CPAP treatment more comfortable and effective."
SleepQuest has found that without continued support and encouragement,
many patients stop treatment after a few weeks. Their Continuum of Care
program was developed in response: a step-by-step approach to diagnose and
treat sleep apnea with thorough clinical and home support. The result is a
patient therapy compliance rate of approximately 90%, compared to the industry
average of about 50%.
"We are always looking for ways to provide convenient treatment and
follow-up care for our patients," Parker said. "Immediate data transfer
allows us to serve our patients more efficiently, saving them time and money."
For more than 10 years, SleepQuest has established itself as a leader in
home testing and treatment of sleep apnea. To talk to a SleepQuest
representative about treating sleep disorders call 800-813-8358 or email
contact@sleepquest.com.
SOURCE SleepQuest
