Optimize Healthcare Workflows: Sleeping Disorders Diagnosis and Challenges Using Digital Twins

1.1 Types of Sleeping Disorders

A common category of illnesses known as sleep disturbances can have detrimental effects on a person's general health and well-being (Yin, 2023). Numerous disorders fall under this category, such as respiratory issues, irregular movements during sleep, circadian rhythm abnormalities, insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnia, and other miscellaneous disorders (Naguib, 2023). A sleep problem called insomnia is characterized by trouble getting to sleep or remaining asleep (Wang, 2023). On the other side, increased daytime sleepiness and extended sleep durations are characteristics of hypersomnia. The term “parasomnia” describes aberrant sleep-related actions or experiences, such sleepwalking or night terrors (Rahman, 2023). Disorders affecting the circadian rhythm cause abnormalities in the body's normal sleep-wake cycle, which can make it difficult to go asleep or wake up at the right times (Mahmoud, 2022).

Disorders such periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome are included in abnormal movements that occur while you sleep. Sleep apnea and other respiratory problems cause abnormal breathing patterns when a person is asleep. Nightmares, nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting), and eating disorders associated with sleep are examples of other non-specific sleep disorders (Thiedke, 2001). A common category of illnesses known as sleep disturbances can have detrimental effects on a person's general health and wellbeing. They can interfere with the immune system, cause major psychological and mental issues, and throw off the regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness. To enhance general health and quality of life, it is critical to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment for sleep problems (Morokuma, 2023). Figure 1 shows Sleep disorder types.

Figure 1.

Different Types of Sleep Disorders