Royal Philips: Philips survey reveals COVID-19's negative impact on sleep quality and CPAP use March 10, 2021 70% of people surveyed have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic 72% of surveyed sleep apnea patients who discontinued CPAP therapy cited COVID-19 related reasons 58% reported a willingness to use telehealth for a sleep related concern, aligning with Philips' commitment to delivering connected care telehealth support to people at home Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips. Almost a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Philips surveyed 13,000 adults in 13 countries to capture attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors around sleep. This year's survey reveals that, since the beginning of COVID-19, 70% of respondents experienced one or more new sleep challenges, with 60% reporting that the pandemic had directly impacted their ability to sleep well. It also reveals that while such challenges have been widespread, sleep apnea patients have been disproportionately affected. The good news is there is strong interest in implementing tools and strategies - such as telehealth, online information resources, and lifestyle changes - to address these challenges.