Abstract: In certain embodiments, user therapy adherence may be facilitated via virtual environment group interactions that are based on similar therapeutic device usage. In some embodiments, a virtual world may be provided to enable users to interact with one another in the virtual world. Usage information associated with the users may be obtained from physical therapeutic devices (e.g., in an autonomous and/or periodic manner), where the usage information associated with a given user includes information indicating how a respective physical therapeutic device is used by the given user. A virtual world group for the virtual world may be generated based on the usage information associated with the users. In some embodiments, a physical therapeutics device of at least one of the group users may present an indication of the placement in the virtual world group to facilitate interaction of the group users in the virtual world.

Abstract: A pressure support system configured to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of a subject is described. The system is configured to treat obstructive sleep apnea, other sleep disordered breathing, and/or other respiratory issues with limited flow respiration therapy, and/or other therapies. Limited flow respiration therapy may be an alternative to CPAP, for example. The system is configured to limit flow rate compensation, pressure compensation, and/generator or compensation of other parameters during inspiration to values proportional to the current leak to achieve limited flow respiration therapy. In some embodiments, the system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, one or more sensors, a processor, a user interface, electronic storage, and/or other components.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to waking a subject from a period of wakeful sleep by modulation of a flow of breathable gas being delivered to the airway of the subject, with the modulation being performed based on a monitoring of wakefulness of the subject during sleep Typical sleep cycles comprise periods of deeper sleep and/or periods or lighter (wakeful) sleep. Waking during lighter stages of sleep may result in feeling more energetic and well-rested compared to waking from deeper sleep. Sleep therapy such as, for example, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), typically monitors sleep characteristics of a subject. These sleep characteristics comprise one or more of tidal volume, pressurized gas leakage (indicating movement), respiration rate, and/or other characteristics. During use of sleep therapy devices, sleep characteristics may be collected during therapy that can be used to determine whether the patient is in light sleep or deep sleep.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a pressure support system (10) configured to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of a subject (12). The system (10) is configured to treat obstructive sleep apnea, other sleep disordered breathing, and/or other respiratory issues with limited flow respiration therapy, and/or other therapies. Limited flow respiration therapy may be an alternative to CPAP, for example. The system (10) is configured to limit (216) flow rate compensation, pressure compensation, and/generator or compensation of other parameters during inspiration to values proportional to the current leak to achieve limited flow respiration therapy. In some embodiments, the system (10) comprises one or more of a pressure generator (14), a subject interface (16), one or more sensors (18), a processor (20), a user interface (22), electronic storage (24), and/or other components.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to waking a subject from a period of wakeful sleep by modulation of a flow of breathable gas being delivered to the airway of the subject, with the modulation being performed based on a monitoring of wakefulness of the subject during sleep Typical sleep cycles comprise periods of deeper sleep and/or periods or lighter (wakeful) sleep. Waking during lighter stages of sleep may result in feeling more energetic and well-rested compared to waking from deeper sleep. Sleep therapy such as, for example, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), typically monitors sleep characteristics of a subject. These sleep characteristics comprise one or more of tidal volume, pressurized gas leakage (indicating movement), respiration rate, and/or other characteristics. During use of sleep therapy devices, sleep characteristics may be collected during therapy that can be used to determine whether the patient is in light sleep or deep sleep.

Abstract: Inter-patient networks, in particular virtual environments such as an online forum, may foster a sense of community and help promote user adherence to a (positive airway pressure) therapy regimen, despite various practical limitations. Systems and methods are provided to alleviate such limitations by providing a virtual environment in which users are matched (anonymously) in pairs or groups based on usage information of their respective therapeutic devices.