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Assessing the long-term outcomes of telemedicine consultations in managing hypertension: A prospective study

Bichu Kuriyan Joy1, Shoraf Pascal2, Deepika Gnanasekaran3

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Specialist's Hospital, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

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|April 15, 2025
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Telemedicine consultations significantly improved long-term blood pressure control and medication adherence in hypertensive patients compared to usual care. Patients reported higher satisfaction with telemedicine, highlighting its effectiveness for hypertension management.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Health Informatics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a major global health issue, increasing cardiovascular risks.
  • Effective long-term management strategies are crucial for reducing hypertension-related morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the one-year impact of telemedicine consultations on blood pressure control.
  • To compare medication adherence and patient satisfaction between telemedicine and face-to-face care for hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • One group received telemedicine consultations, while the control group received usual face-to-face care.
  • Outcomes assessed included blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction over one year.

Main Results:

  • The telemedicine group demonstrated significantly better blood pressure control.
  • Medication adherence was notably higher in the telemedicine group (p = 0.002).
  • Patient satisfaction was significantly greater in the telemedicine group (p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Telemedicine is a potentially effective strategy for the long-term management of hypertension.
  • Frequent patient-provider interactions via telemedicine may drive improvements in hypertension management.
  • Telemedicine offers a promising alternative or supplement to traditional care models for chronic disease management.

Keywords:
Telemedicineblood pressure controlhypertensionlong-term outcomesmedication adherencepatient satisfactionremote healthcare

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