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Effect of a mobile-based educational app on blood pressure of patients with hypertension

Fereshteh Falah1, S A Sajadi2, A H Pishgooie1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of).

BMJ Military Health
|December 11, 2020
PubMed

Insights

A mobile-based educational app significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) in military personnel with hypertension. This intervention shows promise for managing this widespread non-communicable disease.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Hypertension is a major global non-communicable disease.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a mobile-based educational app on blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients.
  • To assess the efficacy of digital health interventions in managing hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 66 military personnel with hypertension.
  • Intervention group received a mobile-based educational app; control group received standard care.
  • Blood pressure was measured pre- and post-intervention (6 weeks) using a calibrated sphygmomanometer.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in BP between groups before the intervention.
  • Significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic BP in the intervention group post-intervention (p=0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Mobile-based educational apps can effectively lower blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
  • This digital health tool is recommended for military personnel managing hypertension.
Abstract

Keywords:
education & training (see medical education & training)hypertensioninformation technology

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