Apollo TeleHealth launches 'Good Nidra' Programme

New Delhi: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition characterised by complete/partial obstruction of the upper airway that disrupts normal sleep patterns. It has become highly prevalent and negatively affects the quality of life of a person. OSA is independently associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diminished quality of life. Hence, it becomes a prime concern for healthcare personnel to diagnose it at the earliest.

“This Good Nidra sleep programme will provide physicians and OSA patients with a new, patient-preferred alternative therapy that is simple, comfortable, effective, and easy to use. The programme includes screening & diagnosis at home/hospital through latest technology-based devices that are cost effective and convenient. For treatment, CPAP devices are provided with connected facilities for monitoring treatment therapy remotely, to gain better treatment outcome. In addition to that, there will also be a back-end support team including sleep technicians, sleep coach and counsellors to educate and guide patients during every step of the treatment programme. Through this dedicated programme, we aim to bring in more patients and significantly reduce or eliminate the burden of sleep apnoea. Sleep disorders and obesity are next to be added to the list of NCDs,” said Vikram Thaploo, CEO, Apollo TeleHealth.

Commenting on the launch of the new programme, Dr Ayesha Nazneen - Chief Medical Officer, Apollo TeleHealth said, “With the 'Good Nidra' programme, we believe that we can make it significantly easier to manage patients affected with obstructive sleep apnoea and increase the number of patients we can treat on any given day. All one has to do is to fill up a questionnaire then, sleep expert will connect to assist diagnose, counsel and interpret various clinical reports which will be followed by installation of Connected CPAP device at home. Programme will also support the patient with constant treatment compliance monitoring and lifestyle management.”