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  • Digital Health
  • Health Informatics

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  • Effective blood pressure (BP) management is crucial for preventing cardiovascular disease.
  • Integrating home BP monitoring into electronic medical records (EMRs) offers potential for improved patient engagement and treatment calibration.
  • Current methods for home BP reporting vary, impacting data completeness and timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a bi-directional texting platform for home BP monitoring on treatment calibration and BP management.
  • To compare patient adherence and BP outcomes between an intervention group using a novel texting platform and a control group using standard reporting methods.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with patients randomized to an intervention group (bi-directional texting for home BP reporting) or a control group (standard reporting via phone or EMR portal).
  • The intervention group received reminders and reported BP readings via texting, while the control group reported a set number of readings through conventional means.
  • Outcomes assessed included the number of BP measurements submitted, medication changes, BP reduction, and BP control rates.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group demonstrated higher submission rates, with 72% submitting at least 14 readings compared to 45% in the control group.
  • Both groups showed improvements in BP control.
  • No statistically significant differences were observed in BP levels or the number of BP medication adjustments between the groups at 1, 3, or 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • While a bi-directional texting platform enhances patient engagement in home BP monitoring, it did not lead to superior clinical outcomes in terms of BP control or medication adjustments compared to standard practices.
  • Future research should explore optimized digital health strategies to bridge the gap between increased data submission and tangible improvements in hypertension management.