Economics of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Community Guide Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The health and economic burden of hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is substantial. This systematic review evaluated the economic evidence of self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring interventions to control hypertension.

Evidence acquisition

The literature search from database inception to March 2015 identified 22 studies for inclusion with three types of interventions: SMBP used alone, SMBP with additional support, and SMBP within team-based care (TBC). Two formulae were used to convert reductions in systolic BP (SBP) to quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) to produce cost per QALY saved. All analyses were conducted in 2015, with estimates adjusted to 2014 U.S. dollars.

Evidence synthesis

Median costs of intervention were $60

SUBMITTER: Jacob V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5657494 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature