Telemedicine interventions for hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Hypertension remains the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide and disproportionately impacts patients living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Telemedicine offers a potential solution for improving access to health care for vulnerable patients in LMICs.

Objectives

The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize the evidence for telemedicine interventions for blood pressure management in LMICs and assess the relationships between the telemedicine intervention characteristics and clinical outcomes.

Design

Published studies were identified from the following databases (from their inception to May 2020): PubMed, Scopus, and Embase. Search terms related to "Low and Middle Income Countries," "Telemedicine," and "Hypertension" were used, and clinical outc

SUBMITTER: Hoffer-Hawlik M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8270399 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature