Review

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW

Volume: 10 Number: 1 June 30, 2026
TR EN

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive assessment of the literature regarding the application of wearable devices that incorporate essential metrics of traditional polysomnography (PSG) for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While PSG serves as a standard, it entails several disadvantages, including exorbitant expenses, lengthy processes, limited accessibility, and patient discomfort. Recent innovations in wearable and portable devices enable continuous monitoring of biophysiological parameters such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), respiratory rate, body movements, and sleep position, offering accessible, user-friendly, and economical alternatives. Commercial devices like the WatchPAT, Belun Ring, and NightOwl demonstrate moderate to strong correlations with polysomnography in key metrics, including the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI). The existing limitations include the inability to precisely measure airflow, a limited number of EEG/EMG channels, low accuracy in sleep stage classification, inconsistent algorithmic performance, and insufficient clinical validation. As a result, these devices are primarily utilized as pre-diagnostic screening tools. The integration of artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning analysis, presents significant opportunities for enhancing diagnostic precision and clinical reliability. AI-driven models that evaluate sleep stages, detect improper sensor installation, and analyze multimodal biomarkers are improving data quality and patient compliance. Moreover, contactless measurement technologies, mobile health applications, and multimodal data fusion are enhancing the integration of polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). In the future, hybrid models incorporating smaller sensors, automated AI-driven analytics, and interactive user interfaces are expected to play a more prominent role in clinical practice, providing scalable and efficient alternatives to traditional PSG.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Suleyman Demirel University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit

Project Number

FDK-2022-8789

Thanks

This study is supported by the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Süleyman Demirel University under project number FDK-2022-8789.

References

  1. C. Freire, L.U. Sennes, V.Y. Polotsky, Opioids and obstructive sleep apnea, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 18 (2) (2022) 647–652.
  2. J.L. Chang, A.N. Goldberg, J.A. Alt, A. Mohammed, L. Ashbrook, D. Auckley, et al., International consensus statement on obstructive sleep apnea, International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 13 (7) (2023) 1061–1482.
  3. A.L. Platon, C.G. Stelea, O. Boișteanu, E. Patrascanu, I.N. Zetu, S.N. Roșu, et al., An update on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome—A literature review, Medicina 59 (8) (2023) 1459.
  4.  X. Yang, Y. Xiao, B. Han, K. Lin, X. Niu, X. Chen, Implication of mixed sleep apnea events in adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome, Sleep and Breathing 23 (2023) 559–565.
  5. A. Abbasi, S.S. Gupta, N. Sabharwal, V. Meghrajani, S. Sharma, S. Kamholz, et al., A comprehensive review of obstructive sleep apnea, Sleep Science 14 (2) (2021) 142–154.
  6. B. Błaszczyk, H. Martynowicz, M. Więckiewicz, M. Straburzyński, M. Antolak, S. Budrewicz, et al., Prevalence of headaches and their relationship with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-Systematic review and meta-analysis,
  7. A.K. Mitra, A.R. Bhuiyan, E.A. Jones, Association and risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review, Diseases 9 (4) (2021) 88.
  8. R.B. Berry, R. Brooks, C.E. Gamaldo, S.M. Harding, C.L. Marcus, B.V. Vaughn, The AASM manual for the scoring of sleep and associated events: Rules, terminology and technical specifications (Version 2.5), American Aca

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Circuits and Systems, Machine Design and Machine Equipment, Mechanical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

March 6, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Selçuk, E. N., Çakmak, G., & Usal, M. (2026). ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 10(1), 133-149. https://doi.org/10.62301/usmtd.1904130
AMA
1.Selçuk EN, Çakmak G, Usal M. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 2026;10(1):133-149. doi:10.62301/usmtd.1904130
Chicago
Selçuk, Elif Nur, Gökçenur Çakmak, and Mustafa Usal. 2026. “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW”. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik Ve Teknoloji Dergisi 10 (1): 133-49. https://doi.org/10.62301/usmtd.1904130.
EndNote
Selçuk EN, Çakmak G, Usal M (June 1, 2026) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi 10 1 133–149.
IEEE
[1]E. N. Selçuk, G. Çakmak, and M. Usal, “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW”, Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 133–149, June 2026, doi: 10.62301/usmtd.1904130.
ISNAD
Selçuk, Elif Nur - Çakmak, Gökçenur - Usal, Mustafa. “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW”. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi 10/1 (June 1, 2026): 133-149. https://doi.org/10.62301/usmtd.1904130.
JAMA
1.Selçuk EN, Çakmak G, Usal M. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 2026;10:133–149.
MLA
Selçuk, Elif Nur, et al. “ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW”. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik Ve Teknoloji Dergisi, vol. 10, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 133-49, doi:10.62301/usmtd.1904130.
Vancouver
1.Elif Nur Selçuk, Gökçenur Çakmak, Mustafa Usal. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN WEARABLE FOR SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS: A REVIEW. Uluslararası Sürdürülebilir Mühendislik ve Teknoloji Dergisi. 2026 Jun. 1;10(1):133-49. doi:10.62301/usmtd.1904130