Interpretation of the 2024 Position Statement on the Use of Different Diagnostic Methods for Sleep Disorders in Adults-Brazilian Sleep Association

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2025.06.001

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Abstract:

As sleep medicine has rapidly evolved in recent years, there has been a steady influx of innovative sleep monitoring technologies and devices. While these advancements have undeniably expanded the horizons for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, they have also complicated in selecting the most suitable tools. In response to this need, the Brazilian Sleep Association (ABS) published the "2024 Position Statement on the Use of Different Diagnostic Methods for Sleep Disorders in Adults". This statement provided clinicians with official guidance on the appropriate use of various sleep monitoring devices. The present article aims to elucidate the indications, contraindications, and clinical application recommendations for these devices as outlined in the statement. It also offered a scientific foundation for Chinese clinicians to make informed decisions when selecting sleep monitoring devices.

Key words: sleep disorders, adults, polysomnography, recommendation statement

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R277.7

Wang Chuangwei, Xie Peifan, Hao Yongci, Liao Ziwei, Wang Wenting, Wang Sheng, Gu Ping. Interpretation of the 2024 Position Statement on the Use of Different Diagnostic Methods for Sleep Disorders in Adults-Brazilian Sleep Association[J]. Clinical Focus, 2025, 40(6): 485-491.

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