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Published in: Current Hypertension Reports 4/2013

01-08-2013 | Hypertension and the Heart (PW de Leeuw and AH Gradman, Section Editors)

The Role of Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring in Managing Hypertensive Populations

Authors: Leah L. Zullig, S. Dee Melnyk, Karen Goldstein, Ryan J. Shaw, Hayden B. Bosworth

Published in: Current Hypertension Reports | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Hypertension is a common chronic disease affecting nearly one-third of the United States population. Many interventions have been designed to help patients manage their hypertension. With the evolving climate of healthcare, rapidly developing technology, and emphasis on delivering patient-centered care, home-based blood pressure telemonitoring is a promising tool to help patients achieve optimal blood pressure (BP) control. Home-based blood pressure telemonitoring is associated with reductions in blood pressure values and increased patient satisfaction. However, additional research is needed to understand cost-effectiveness and long-term clinical outcomes of home-based BP monitoring. We review key interventional trials involving home based BP monitoring, with special emphasis placed on studies involving additionally behavioral modification and/or medication management. Furthermore, we discuss the role of home-based blood pressure telemonitoring within the context of the patient-centered medical home and the evolving role of technology.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring in Managing Hypertensive Populations
Authors
Leah L. Zullig
S. Dee Melnyk
Karen Goldstein
Ryan J. Shaw
Hayden B. Bosworth
Publication date
01-08-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Hypertension Reports / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1522-6417
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3111
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-013-0351-6

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