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A home-based virtual hypertension program using clinical pharmacists is safe, feasible, and acceptable. This pilot study showed reduced blood pressure in participants using the virtual collaborative care clinic (vCCC).

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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Digital Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Hypertension management remains a challenge, with barriers to blood pressure (BP) control.
  • Health system-based programs may improve BP, but accessibility and adherence are key.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of a home-based virtual hypertension program.
  • To integrate evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers in BP control.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, controlled pilot study involving 31 patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Patients were randomized to a virtual collaborative care clinic (vCCC) or usual care for 3 months.
  • The vCCC utilized clinical pharmacists for remote management via a BP dashboard and phone visits.

Main Results:

  • The vCCC arm showed a significant decrease in average BP (P = 0.01), unlike the control arm (P = 0.45).
  • vCCC participants monitored BP more frequently (9.9 vs. 1.2 times/week, P < 0.001).
  • All participants (patients, physicians, pharmacists) rated program components highly (>4.0 average score); no adverse events occurred.

Conclusions:

  • A home-based virtual hypertension program is safe, acceptable, and feasible.
  • The program integrates team-based care, technology, and evidence-based strategies effectively.
  • Pilot data support larger studies to evaluate the program's effectiveness.