Key result
Self-monitoring of blood pressure was reported by 31% of surveyed UK patients with hypertension, and was five times more likely among diabetic patients who also monitored their blood glucose.
Cross-Sectional (n=955)
Self-monitoring of blood pressure is practiced by nearly a third of hypertensive patients in UK primary care, highlighting the need for its integration into clinical practice.
Low uptake of BP self-monitoring in UK hypertension; leaves open optimal integration strategies and outcome impact.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure amongst people with hypertension using a cross-sectional survey. Of the 955 who replied (53%), 293 (31%) reported that they self-monitored blood pressure. Nearly 60% (198/331) self-monitored at least monthly. Diabetic patients monitoring their blood glucose were five times more likely than those not monitoring to monitor their blood pressure. Self-monitoring is less common in the UK than internationally, but is practiced by enough people to warrant greater integration into clinical practice.
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Grant et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=955). Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure was evaluated on Prevalence of Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure. Self-monitoring of blood pressure was reported by 31% of surveyed UK patients with hypertension, and was five times more likely among diabetic patients who also monitored their blood glucose.
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