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[REVEIL Trial: Study validity, information and logistics. Preliminary results. Quality measures]
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|September 29, 2001
Summary
The REVEIL study shows that patients can successfully perform self blood pressure measurement (SBPM) using rented devices. This accessible approach, involving pharmacists, achieved good data quality in 85% of participants.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hypertension Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Self blood pressure measurement (SBPM) adoption is limited by device costs and network infrastructure.
- Efficient models for SBPM are needed to improve patient adherence and data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and applicability of a novel SBPM model in the REVEIL study.
- To enable patients to rent SBPM devices from pharmacists following a medical prescription.
Main Methods:
- Patients received a prescription for a 7-day SBPM period with 3 daily measurements (morning/evening).
- Validated devices (Omron 705CP) were rented from participating pharmacists.
- Practitioners and pharmacists provided training on SBPM techniques and device usage.
Main Results:
- Out of 428 patients, 362 (85%) provided analyzable data.
- 79% of patients completed at least 12 measurements over three consecutive days.
- 294 patients (approximately 69% of total) reported full success in performing SBPM.
Conclusions:
- The REVEIL study demonstrates the fair applicability of SBPM under realistic conditions.
- A pharmacist-mediated rental system for SBPM devices is a viable strategy.
- This model enhances patient access to SBPM, improving data contribution and quality.