Key result
Among patients undergoing 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in a primary care setting, 75% believed the test was worthwhile and 89% were overall satisfied with their experience.
Why the study?
Does 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) have favorable patient acceptance and satisfaction in a primary care setting?
Population
235 unique patients referred for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in a primary care setting, mean age…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Patient satisfaction with ABPM supports acceptance in primary care; hypothesis-generating for adherence or outcome benefits.
Cross-Sectional (n=245)
No
Does 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) have favorable patient acceptance and satisfaction in a primary care setting?
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is well-accepted by primary care patients, with the vast majority finding it worthwhile and helpful for treatment decisions despite minor discomfort.
Ernst et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension or suspected hypertension (n=245). Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) was evaluated on Patient belief that the test was worthwhile considering time and monetary cost. Among patients undergoing 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in a primary care setting, 75% believed the test was worthwhile and 89% were overall satisfied with their experience.
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