A pilot study exploring novel contexts for out-of-office blood pressure measurement.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Out-of-office blood pressure (BP) monitoring is increasingly valuable in the diagnosis and management of hypertension. With advances in wearable BP technologies, the ability to gain insight into BP outside of traditional centers of care has expanded greatly.

Methods

Here we explore the usability of a novel, wrist-worn BP cuff monitor for out-of-office data collection with participants following digital cues rather than in-person instruction. Transmitted measurements were used to evaluate BP variation with the time of day and day of week, BP variation with mood, and orthostatic measurements.

Results

Fifty participants, with a mean age of 44.5 years, were enrolled and received the BP monitor. 82% of the participants transmitted data via the smartphone appli

SUBMITTER: Allinson F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10920340 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature