Real-world long-term effects on blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors for patients in digital therapeutics.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Hypertension is a leading causeof premature death worldwide and a major public health problem. This study investigated the long-term effects (>1 year) of digital hypertension monitoring by home blood pressure (HBP) measurements in combination with individualized remote treatment via a Swedish Digital Therapeutics platform in a large patient population.

Methods

The primary endpoint, HBP, and exploratory endpoints, BMI, alcohol consumption, stress level, physical activity, and smoking, were assessed every 3 months for 540 and 360 days, respectively, in 7752 Swedish primary hypertension patients. Patients received individualized medical treatments and lifestyle advice via asynchronous text-based communication in an app. Changes from baseline in endpoints were calculated

SUBMITTER: Willis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9981322 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature