Effects of a Dietitian-Led, Telehealth Lifestyle Intervention on Blood Pressure: Results of a Randomized, Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background Limited data exist on the benefits of lifestyle behavior change delivered using telehealth and web-based applications with varied support on blood pressure (BP). Methods and Results We conducted a 2-site randomized controlled trial at Geisinger (January 2019-March 2021) to compare the efficacy of 2 remotely delivered strategies using web-based applications in participants with 24-hour systolic BP 120-160 mm Hg and body mass index ≥25 kg/m². Both arms received access to web-based applications and the same lifestyle guidance per American Heart Association guidelines. One arm received minimal nonclinical staff support, and the other arm received dietitian support with motivational interviewing during weekly calls. The primary outcome was 12-week change in 24-hour systoli

SUBMITTER: Chang AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673709 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature