Clinical Implementation of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring, 2015-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) plus additional clinical support is an evidence-based strategy that improves blood pressure control. Despite national recommendations for SMBP use and potential cost savings, insurance coverage for implementation is limited in the U.S. and little is known regarding clinical implementation.

Methods

In 2017, using 2015 and 2016 DocStyles survey data from 1,590 primary care physicians and nurse practitioners in U.S. outpatient facilities, SMBP-related clinical practices and provider roles were assessed.

Results

Almost all (97%) respondents reported using SMBP. Among 1,539 who used SMBP, more than half (60%) used SMBP for a combination of diagnostic and treatment purposes, whereas 24% used SMBP for diagnosis only

SUBMITTER: Jackson SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6485411 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature