Teleheath Treatment is Available for Veterans Suffering From Sleep Apnea
The VA treated over 1.7 million veterans for sleep apnea in 2023, using telehealth to increase access to sleep disorder care. The VA offers several treatment methods for sleep apnea and insomnia, including telehealth initiatives like TeleSleep.
Key Points:
- The VA treated over 1.7 million veterans for sleep apnea in 2023.
- Sleep apnea is the most prevalent sleep disorder among veterans, followed by insomnia.
- VA’s TeleSleep program promotes home sleep apnea testing.
- Tests can be conducted at community clinics, VA medical centers, or remotely.
- Treatment methods include dental implements, positional devices, electrical stimulators, and surgical therapies.
- Medical weight management also plays a role in treating sleep apnea and related conditions.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) is offered, including a self-paced course and a mobile app.
- Significant innovations in CBT-i have been made to enhance accessibility.
- Veterans can access video telehealth visits at home or through Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
- Veterans are encouraged to talk to their VA care team about TeleSleep consults or explore virtual sleep resources.
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Robert is an Army combat veteran with service in Vietnam, Europe, the Pentagon, and the Department of State. He is an advocate for disabled veteran awareness and suicide prevention.
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