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C Beger1,2, H Haller1,2, F P Limbourg3,4
1Klinik für Nieren- und Hochdruckerkrankungen, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
Der Internist
|February 13, 2021
Summary
Home blood pressure monitoring, enhanced with cointerventions, improves blood pressure control. Integrating digital health applications into routine care, supported by Germany's Digital Care Act, is key for sustained benefits.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) with cointerventions shows potential for improved blood pressure control.
- Telemonitoring projects have yielded promising results in primary care and specific patient groups.
- Integration into clinical routine is vital, as standalone solutions lack convincing effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of HBPM and digital health solutions in routine clinical care.
- To examine the impact of Germany's Digital Care Act (DVG) on digital health applications.
- To understand the framework for validating and prescribing digital health applications (DiGA).
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on HBPM and telemonitoring.
- Analysis of the legislative framework provided by the German Digital Care Act (DVG).
- Examination of the requirements for digital health applications (DiGA) listing and reimbursement.
Main Results:
- HBPM combined with cointerventions can lead to better blood pressure management.
- Complex telemonitoring shows promise but requires integration into standard care.
- The DVG facilitates the introduction and reimbursement of validated digital health applications.
Conclusions:
- Effective blood pressure control necessitates integrated approaches, including HBPM and cointerventions.
- Digital health applications, validated and integrated via the DVG, represent a significant advancement for routine care.
- The DiGA framework enables the systematic incorporation of digital solutions into healthcare financing and practice.
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