@article{81c5d121cf614fb8944c0460da5a77a4,
title = "The use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders: An American Academy of Sleep Medicine update",
abstract = "The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread use of telemedicine and highlighted its importance in improving access to sleep care and advocating for sleep health. This update incorporates the lessons learned from such widespread utilization of telehealth to build on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's 2015 position paper on the use of telemedicine for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Important key factors in this update include an emphasis on quality and value, privacy and safety, health advocacy through sleep telemedicine, and future directions.",
keywords = "Advocacy, Guidance, Quality, Safety, Sleep disorders, Sleep medicine, Telemedicine",
author = "Shamim-Uzzaman, {Qurratul Afifa} and Bae, {Charles J.} and Zarmina Ehsan and Setty, {Arveity R.} and Michelle Devine and Swati Dhankikar and Innessa Donskoy and Barry Fields and Hunter Hearn and Dennis Hwang and Vikas Jain and Dennis Kelley and Kirsch, {Douglas B.} and William Martin and Matthew Troester and Trotti, {Lynn Marie} and Won, {Christine H.} and Epstein, {Lawrence J.}",
note = "Funding Information: The development of this paper was funded by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Won serves on the Society of Sleep and Anesthesia Board of Directors. Dr. Jain serves on the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Board of Directors. The participation of Drs. Won and Jain does not imply endorsement by the respective organizations on which they serve as Board of Directors members. Dr. Epstein serves as a consultant for AIM Specialty Health, eviCore Healthcare, Somnoware, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Trotti serves on the AASM Board of Directors. The other authors report no conflicts of interest. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 American Academy of Sleep Medicine. All rights reserved.",
year = "2021",
month = may,
day = "1",
doi = "10.5664/jcsm.9194",
language = "English",
volume = "17",
pages = "1103--1107",
journal = "Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine",
issn = "1550-9389",
publisher = "American Academy of Sleep Medicine",
number = "5",
}