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[Automatic blood pressure monitors in Belgian community pharmacy]
1Centre de Développement, Scientifique des Pharmaciens, r. Archimède 11, 1000 Bruxelles. saevels.jan@mail.apb.be
Journal De Pharmacie De Belgique
|October 25, 2006
Summary
Patient demand for automatic blood pressure monitors is rising, leading to more options in Belgian pharmacies. This overview details key features and clinical validation of about 40 devices available.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Medical Devices
- Health Technology Assessment
Context:
- Increasing patient demand for self-monitoring of blood pressure.
- Growing availability of automatic blood pressure monitors in Belgian community pharmacies.
- Need for a comprehensive overview of available devices.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of approximately 40 automatic blood pressure monitors on the Belgian market.
- To highlight the most important aspects of these devices.
- To emphasize the clinical validation of automatic blood pressure monitors.
Summary:
- An increasing number of automatic blood pressure monitors are available in Belgian community pharmacies.
- This review covers approximately 40 devices, detailing their key features.
- Emphasis is placed on the clinical validation of these blood pressure monitoring devices.
Impact:
- Aids pharmacists and patients in selecting appropriate automatic blood pressure monitors.
- Contributes to informed decision-making regarding home blood pressure monitoring devices.
- Supports the growing trend of self-management in hypertension care.
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