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.