Exploring primary care physicians' challenges in using home blood pressure monitoring to manage hypertension in Singapore: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Hypertension guidelines recommend using home blood pressure (HBP) to diagnose, treat and monitor hypertension. This study aimed to explore the challenges primary care physicians (PCPs) face in using HBP to manage patients with hypertension.

Method

A qualitative study was conducted in 2022 at five primary care clinics in Singapore. An experienced qualitative researcher conducted individual in-depth interviews with 17 PCPs using a semi-structured interview guide. PCPs were purposively recruited based on their clinical roles and seniority until data saturation. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and managed using NVivo qualitative data management software. Analysis was performed using thematic analysis.

Results

PCPs identified variations i

SUBMITTER: Moosa AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10999538 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature