Effects of technology-enabled blood pressure monitoring in primary care: A quasi-experimental trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Technology to enhance hypertension management is increasingly used in primary care; however, it has not been evaluated in an Asian primary care setting. We aimed to understand the clinical impact and cost-effectiveness of a technology-enabled home blood pressure monitor when deployed in primary care, and patients' perspectives about the technology.

Methods

A quasi-experimental cohort study was conducted in a polyclinic in Singapore. In total, 120 patients with hypertension were assigned to the telemonitoring intervention group. Patients received a home blood pressure device connected to the clinical care team's dashboard through a mobile gateway. Tele-consultations and nurse-led tele-support were carried out using established clinical protocols. In total, 120 pa

SUBMITTER: Teo VH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748448 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature