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Feasibility of a Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Program to Reduce Uncontrolled Hypertension.

Authors :
HASKELL, JACQUELINE
COOPER, EMILY L.
JENKINS, BRENDA
CAMPANILE, CHRISTOPHER
CAPIZZO, LAUREN F.
GARDNER, REBEKAH L.
Source :
Rhode Island Medical Journal. Oct2022, Vol. 105 Issue 8, p57-61. 5p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a common, serious condition affecting about one-third of adults in the United States. Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring, combined with clinical support, is recommended to improve hypertension control and patient outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of a SMBP monitoring program that supported recruited patients in using wireless Bluetooth monitors to track their blood pressure at home and gave outpatient practices real-time access to patients' measurements. We analyzed SMBP measurements, practice-user log data, and patient and practice experience evaluations. RESULTS: Project staff recruited 17 outpatient practices and 187 patients. After four weeks, 64% of participants consistently monitored their blood pressure at least three times per week. A majority of patients (79%) reported an increased ability to manage their hypertension. In total, clinicians received 1,849 alerts and documented 409 actions. CONCLUSIONS: This analysis demonstrates the feasibility of combining SMBP with real-time access to home measurements by outpatient practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03637913
Volume :
105
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Rhode Island Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159518152