MHealth Apps for Hypertension Self-Management: Interview Study Among Patient-Users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affecting over a billion people worldwide. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have emerged as effective tools for managing hypertension, offering capabilities for monitoring blood pressure, fostering lifestyle changes, and improving treatment adherence.

Objective

This study aimed to explore patient-users' perspectives on the hypertension care mHealth app Hypertension.APP, focusing on its accessibility, expected benefits, potential risks, and role in hypertension management in Germany.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted involving semistructured interviews with 20 patient-users of a hypertension care mHealth app, Hypertension.APP. Participants were recruited between January and June 2023 using p

SUBMITTER: Muehlensiepen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470216 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature