Application of artificial intelligence in sleep medicine

Abstract

Sleep is the life instinct of human beings. It is not only of great significance to the physical and mental health of individuals, but also can be used as a natural means of regulating, restoring and enhancing bodily functions. There is a prominent contradiction between health needs and the backward status of daily sleep health management, and there is an urgent need to develop theories and methods from sleep structure conversion mechanism to sleep quality monitoring and intervention. In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has rapidly emerged in the field of sleep medicine. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of relevant terms, definitions and use cases of artificial intelligence in sleep medicine. AI has a variety of applications in sleep medicine, including sleep and respiratory event scoring in sleep labs, diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, and population health. Although still in its infancy, there are still challenges that hinder the ubiquity and broad clinical application of AI. Overcoming these challenges will help seamlessly integrate AI into sleep medicine and enhance clinical practice. AI is a powerful tool in healthcare that can improve patient care, enhance diagnostic capabilities, and enhance the management of sleep disorders. However, before existing machine learning algorithms can be incorporated into sleep clinics, these artificial intelligence devices need to be regulated and standardized.