ArticleBMC family practice2011
The influence of self-owned home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) on primary care patients with hypertension: a qualitative study.
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- SMS-facilitated home blood pressure monitoring: A qualitative analysis of resultant health behavior change.Patient education and counseling · 2019Article
- Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Has Similar Effects on Office Blood Pressure and Medication Compliance as Usual Care.Korean journal of family medicine · 2019Article
- Intervention planning and modification of the BUMP intervention: a digital intervention for the early detection of raised blood pressure in pregnancy.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2019Article
- Current status of home blood pressure monitoring in Asia: Statement from the HOPE Asia Network.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2017Review
- Personalized Hypertension Management Using Patient-Generated Health Data Integrated With Electronic Health Records (EMPOWER-H): Six-Month Pre-Post Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Article
- Scaling up the use of home blood pressure monitoring in the management of hypertension in low-income countries: A step towards curbing the burden of hypertension.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2017Article
- Perception of hypertension management by patients and doctors in Asia: potential to improve blood pressure control.Asia Pacific family medicine · 2015Article
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- Interpreting and acting upon home blood pressure readings: a qualitative study.BMC family practice · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundHome blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is gaining popularity among hypertensive patients. This study aimed to explore the influence of self-initiated HBPM on primary care patients with hypertension.
methodsSix in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions were conducted, taking into consideration the experiences of 24 primary care patients with hypertension. These patients had been using HBPM as part of their hypertension management. The overriding influences were grouped under themes which emerged from analyzing the data using the grounded theory approach.
resultsThere are both positive and negative influences of self-initiated HBPM. Patients used the readings of their HBPM to decide on many aspects of their hypertension management. The HBPM readings both influenced their adherence to diet and exercise and provided certain reassurance when they experienced symptoms. In addition, the act of discussing their HBPM readings with their health care providers resulted in an enhanced doctor-patient therapeutic relationship. Nevertheless, HBPM created confusion at times in some patients, particularly with regard to the target blood pressure level and the need for medication. This led to some patients making their own medical decisions based on their own standards.
conclusionsHBPM is becoming an integral part of hypertension management. Primary care patients who self-initiated HBPM reported being more self-efficacious, but lack of participation and guidance from their doctors created confusion, and hindered the true benefit of HBPM.
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