Effectiveness of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring in Adults with Hypertension. Clinician Research Summary.

摘要

To review the role of self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring with or without additional support (interventions such as telemonitoring, counseling, education, Web support, behavioral interventions, home visits, etc.) in the management of hypertension, a systematic review of 49 studies examined the comparative effectiveness and adherence predictors of SMBP monitoring. The review addressed SMBP monitoring performed by the patient or the patients companion at home; it did not include monitoring done at the doctors office, clinic, pharmacy, or health unit at work, nor did it include blood pressure (BP) monitoring done at home by nurses or other health care professionals. This summary is provided to assist in clinical decisionmaking along with consideration of a patients values and preferences. However, reviews of evidence should not be construed to represent clinical recommendations or guidelines.