Why the study?
Uncontrolled hypertension is a significant problem in Asia, and experts conceptualized a large-scale survey to examine the current realities of home blood pressure monitoring.
Population
7945 physicians across 11 countries/regions in Asia
Design
Cross-sectional survey
Key result
Although 95.9% of surveyed physicians in Asia recommend home blood pressure monitoring, only 22.4% cited diagnostic thresholds consistent with guidelines.
Authors
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May warrant targeted education on home BP thresholds for Asian physicians; leaves open whether interventions improve guideline concordance.
Cross-Sectional (n=7,945)
Yes
Despite high recommendation rates for home blood pressure monitoring among Asian physicians, there are significant gaps in guideline-concordant knowledge regarding diagnostic thresholds and medication timing.
Wang et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=7,945). Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) practices was evaluated on Physician recognition, recommendation rates, and knowledge of HBPM guidelines. Although 95.9% of surveyed physicians in Asia recommend home blood pressure monitoring, only 22.4% cited diagnostic thresholds consistent with guidelines.
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