A Web-Based Self-Titration Program to Control Blood Pressure in Patients With Primary Hypertension: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a major cause of mortality in cardiac, vascular, and renal disease. Effective control of elevated blood pressure has been shown to reduce target organ damage. A Web-based self-titration program may empower patients to control their own disease, share decisions about antihypertensive dose titration, and improve self-management, ultimately improving health-related quality of life.

Objective

Our primary aim was to evaluate the effects of a Web-based self-titration program for improving blood pressure control in patients with primary hypertension. Our secondary aim was to evaluate the effects of that program on improving health-related quality of life.

Methods

This was a parallel-group, double-blind, randomized controlled trial with assessments

SUBMITTER: Kao CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6923762 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature