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Ven Gee Lim1, Cleo White2, Lucy Gilbert3
1Consultant Cardiologist (Electrophysiology and Devices); Honorary Clinical Lecturer; Institute Accelerator Board Member of the Institute for Cardio-Metabolic Medicine, Institute for Cardio-Metabolic Medicine/Innovation Department, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry; Division of Medical Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry; Centre for Health & Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry.
Abstract:
We evaluated the usability of a novel 2-in-1 blood pressure (BP) and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor (developed to facilitate earlier detection of hypertension and atrial fibrillation). Arrhythmia clinic patients and public volunteers were recruited. Key themes were generated from semi-structured interviews. Patients (n=12) found the experience of measuring ECG and BP equally positive. Public volunteers (n=11) found BP measurement a more positive experience compared with ECG recording. Several key themes were generated: patient empowerment, investment in health, technical know-how, user requirements and ergonomics. In conclusion, the 2-in-1 BP and ECG monitor received overall positive reviews, showcasing the device's potential to enhance patient care in the management of hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
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