March 12, 2007Blood Pressure Monitoring
A tool for reliable self-home blood pressure monitoring designed according to the European Society of Hypertension recommendations: The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor
Population
Hypertensive patients with previous experience in home blood pressure monitoring
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Implication
Supports feasibility of home BP monitoring; leaves open validation of accuracy and outcomes impact.
Key Points
- This research aims to create a reliable self-blood pressure monitoring tool in accordance with European Society of Hypertension guidelines.
- Developed a dual-function automated oscillometric monitor for home use with memory and PC link capacity.
- Included a diagnostic mode for adhering to ESH-WG monitoring schedules, allowing for averaged readings after specific exclusions.
- Conducted a pilot study on user acceptance and usability among hypertensive patients with prior monitoring experience.
- The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor was found to be user-friendly and well accepted by patients.
- The device improves reliability and reduces observer bias in home blood pressure monitoring.
- Readings are averaged according to recommended practices, enhancing accuracy.
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Population
Hypertensive patients with previous experience in home blood pressure monitoring
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Intervention
Microlife WatchBP Home monitor
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Outcome
User-friendliness and acceptancepatient reported
The Microlife WatchBP Home monitor is designed to provide reliable home blood pressure monitoring in accordance with European Society of Hypertension recommendations.
Cite This Study
Stergiou et al. (2007) studied this question.