Telehealth is the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care. These may be technologies you use from home or that your doctor uses to improve or support health care services.

 

 

Its annual sleep survey, Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World, revealed that 57% of Singaporeans admitted that the pandemic has impacted their ability to sleep, averaging 6.8 hours of sleep per night, down from 7 hours in 2020.

 

 

Worry and stress rank as the top reason for Singaporeans’ lack of sleep (31%), as well as their sleeping environment, and mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Singaporeans kept awake by worry and stress say they worry most about their work responsibilities (58%), financial challenges, family, and health. Almost a third also worry about the ongoing pandemic.

 

Mature adult woman consults a telemedicine doctor with tablet computer sitting in soft chair. In touchscreen, female doctor in white uniform reviewing blood pressure report. With telehealth application patient can reach relevant specialist remotely. Horizontal indoors side shot on indoors background

 

Singaporeans are turning towards telehealth and online health resources to address sleep issues. Of those surveyed, 57% said the first time they had a telehealth appointment was during the pandemic. With the increased reliance on telehealth during the pandemic, four in 10, or 40% of respondents, expressed a willingness to seek help for sleep-related concerns in future from a sleep specialist via telehealth services.

 

 

Aside from getting help from specialists, some Singaporeans are experimenting with different methods to help them get better sleep such as having a set bedtime/wake-up schedule, watching television, reducing caffeine consumption, and reading or playing soothing music.

According to Singapore Business Review