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Focus on sleep apnea: New supply structure improves therapy!
Wangen: New Treaty of the AOK improves care for sleep apnea. Sleep laboratory offers individual therapy for those affected.
Focus on sleep apnea: New supply structure improves therapy!
Healthy sleep is crucial for our well -being. But many people suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, which can lead to serious health problems. While insomnia often has psychological causes, such as stress or mental stress, sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in sleep, which is accompanied by repeated breathing interruptions and is often accompanied by loud snoring. This disturbance can lead to inadequate oxygen supply, which significantly impairs health and quality of life, such as Schwäbische.de reports.
In Baden-Württemberg, over 250,000 people are affected by sleep apnea, and many do not receive adequate diagnosis or treatment. This breathing disorder is not only a problem for men, but also affects women and children. The symptoms can be atypical and express themselves in the morning headache or irritability. In addition, sleep apnea can worsen existing underlying diseases such as atrial fibrillation or cardiac arrhythmia.
new supply structures for those affected
In order to improve the supply of AOK insured with sleep apnea, the Waldburg-Zeil Kliniken (WZK) and the AOK Bodensee-Oberschwaben have concluded a new contract. This is intended to enable more flexible treatment close to home, which are also used in patients with comorbidities such as neurological diseases such as stroke or Parkinson's. The Wangen sleep laboratory, which belongs to the WZK, is the central point of contact, as the AOK in its press release [aok.de] (https://www.aok.de/pp/bw/bodensee oberschwaben/pm/schlafapnoe/).
In this sleep laboratory, patients can usually remain two nights. Your sleeping behavior is monitored on the first night, while a breathing mask is adjusted on the second night. This mask helps to prevent breathing interruptions and can provide additional oxygen for certain diseases. Clinic director Dr. Quirin Schlott says that the new regulations are a great relief, since the billing of treatments is now carried out regardless of the patient's care level.
long -term goals and hope for further cooperation
dr. Schlott also hopes for similar contracts with other health insurance companies such as the Barmer or DAK to further expand the treatment options. The therapy is planned individually and always remains tailored to the respective previous illnesses. This integrative approach is important to sustainably improve the quality of life of the insured.
In summary, it can be said that these new supply structures are an important step in combating sleep apnea. With targeted measures, both the diagnoses are to be improved and adequate treatments for those affected are to be ensured. The close cooperation between the clinics and the AOK plays a crucial role in order to be able to meet the challenges of this chronic disease.