1. Use of Cellular-Enabled Remote Patient Monitoring Device for Hypertension Management in Pregnant Women: A Feasibility Study.
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D. Jones, Rebecca, Allison, M. Kathryn, Moody, Heather, Peng, Cheng, and Eswaran, Hari
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HYPERTENSION , *MEDICAL consultation , *PILOT projects , *RESEARCH methodology , *SMARTPHONES , *PREGNANT women , *PATIENT satisfaction , *INTERVIEWING , *PATIENT monitoring , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *RESEARCH funding , *DATA analysis software , *DISEASE management , *TELEMEDICINE - Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension affects 5–10% of pregnancies in the United States. Chronic hypertension during pregnancy can have a significant impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes, especially in rural populations. Pregnancies complicated by hypertension are currently managed through frequent clinic visits or extended hospital stays. Cellular-enabled remote patient monitoring devices provide an alternative treatment method for women in rural areas. Research Aim: This study aimed to measure the feasibility of and patient satisfaction with using an integrated model of cellular-enabled remote patient monitoring devices for blood pressure supported by a 24/7 nurse call center. Methods: In a mixed methods pilot study, twelve women with chronic hypertension during pregnancy were given cellular-enabled BodyTrace™ blood pressure cuffs and weight scales. Participants' blood pressures were continuously monitored by a nurse call center. Participants completed a survey and a brief semi-structured interview after two weeks. Results: Participants scored low on stress and anxiety with mean scores of 5.45 (SD = 3.56) and 8.09 (SD 3.62), respectively. Participants scored high on behavioral intention, system usability, and perceived benefits with mean scores of 8.73 (SD = 2.53), 75.91 (SD = 23.70), and 19.64 (SD = 5.92), respectively. Participants perceived benefits to using the device, including increased monitoring by health professionals, increased self-awareness, decreased number of clinic visits, and convenience of use. Perceived disadvantages included higher readings when compared to clinical readings. Discussion: Cellular-enabled remote patient monitoring devices for blood pressure are a valuable tool for managing treatment of pregnancies complicated by hypertension. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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