Key result
Self-monitoring of blood pressure during pregnancy showed no systematic difference compared to clinic readings, with a mean difference of ≤1.2 mm Hg systolic BP throughout pregnancy.
Why the study?
Does self-monitored blood pressure differ from clinic blood pressure readings in pregnant women?
Systematic Review (n=758)
Does self-monitored blood pressure differ from clinic blood pressure readings in pregnant women?
Effect estimate: Mean difference ≤1.2 mm Hg
Self-monitored blood pressure during pregnancy shows no systematic difference from clinic readings, suggesting standard clinic thresholds are appropriate for home monitoring.
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Supports standard clinic thresholds for home BP monitoring in pregnancy; reinforces equivalence in Level 1 evidence.
Tucker et al. (2018) conducted a systematic review in Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (n=758). Self-monitoring of blood pressure vs. Clinic blood pressure readings was evaluated on Difference between clinic and self-monitored blood pressure (Mean difference ≤1.2 mm Hg). Self-monitoring of blood pressure during pregnancy showed no systematic difference compared to clinic readings, with a mean difference of ≤1.2 mm Hg systolic BP throughout pregnancy.
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