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Sleep-related breathing disorders with a focus on obstructive sleep apnoea
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2021) Sleep-related breathing disorders with a focus on obstructive sleep apnoea, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 10 June 2026, doi:10.25816/ae90-x421.
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Sleep-related breathing disorders, in particular obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), can have detrimental effects on sleep-quality and health. Effective diagnosis and successful treatment can reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients. In Australia, eligible patients can access Medicare-funded sleep study services to clinically assess and diagnose sleep disorders, including OSA.
This report provides a profile of people undertaking sleep studies and treatments for sleep disorders with a focus on OSA.
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-862-9
- DOI: 10.25816/ae90-x421
- Cat. no: PHE 294
- Pages: 40
Findings from this report:
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Rates were higher for home-based sleep studies (4.7 per 1,000 population) than laboratory sleep studies (2.1)
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In 2019, 134,481 patients received diagnostic sleep study—6.7 per 1,000 Australians aged 18 and over
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Claiming rates for sleep studies varied by state and territory, remoteness and socioeconomic area of residence
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The total Medicare benefits paid for sleep studies was $47 million for diagnostic & $10 million for treatment management