Sleep
Sleep Study - In Home Level 2
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Referring patients for a home sleep study can provide several benefits, including the convenience of testing in the patient's own home, the ability to monitor sleep in a natural environment, and the potential for earlier detection and treatment of sleep disorders. Home sleep studies can also be more cost-effective than in-lab testing, making them a more accessible option for many patients. By identifying and addressing sleep disorders, patients can improve their overall health and quality of life, and may also reduce their risk of developing other health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Level 1 and level 2 sleep studies are similar in terms of monitoring and testing capabilities, with the exception that a level 1 study only takes place in a sleep lab and is always observed in real-time by a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). The main difference between the two is that a level 1 study is able to diagnose REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder.
Level 3 studies performed by a pharmacy offer only basic information such as oxygen saturation, airflow and heart rate.
Level 2 Sleep Studies
Benefits: What are the benefits versus a Level 1 sleep study?
• No wait time for a sleep study in a lab
• Done from the comfort of your own bed, not a sleep lab.
• No travel or time off from work required.
• Private sleep without a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) watching.
Who is it right for? Who should have a Level 2 sleep study?
• Those who suffer from poor sleep but are not at risk for sleep apnoea, or
• Those who are unsure of the cause of their poor sleep, or
• Those who are uncomfortable with sleeping in a lab environment and/or under observation of a RPSGT.
Click here for a comparison of Level 1, 2 & 3 Sleep studies
