Patients using an interactive mobile phone-based self-management system for hypertension found it easy to use and reported increased motivation to adhere to treatment due to a better understanding of how daily life affects blood pressure.
Observational (n=51)
Yes
Does an interactive mobile phone-based system improve self-management experiences in patients with hypertension?
A mobile phone-based self-management system for hypertension is well-received by patients and may enhance treatment adherence and patient participation in care.
Globally, hypertension is poorly controlled and its treatment consists mainly of preventive behavior, adherence to treatment and risk-factor management. The aim of this study was to explore patients' experiences of an interactive mobile phone-based system designed to support the self-management of hypertension. Forty-nine patients were interviewed about their experiences of using the self-management system for 8 weeks regarding: (i) daily answers on self-report questions concerning lifestyle, well-being, symptoms, medication intake and side effects; (ii) results of home blood-pressure measurements; (iii) reminders and motivational messages; and (iv) access to a web-based platform for visualization of the self-reports. The audio-recorded interviews were analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The patients considered the self-management system relevant for the follow-up of hypertension and found it easy to use, but some provided insight into issues for improvement. They felt that using the system offered benefits, for example, increasing their participation during follow-up consultations; they further perceived that it helped them gain understanding of the interplay between blood pressure and daily life, which resulted in increased motivation to follow treatment. Increased awareness of the importance of adhering to prescribed treatment may be a way to minimize the cardiovascular risks of hypertension.
Hallberg et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=51). Interactive mobile phone-based self-management system was evaluated on Patients' experiences of using the self-management system (qualitative thematic analysis). Patients using an interactive mobile phone-based self-management system for hypertension found it easy to use and reported increased motivation to adhere to treatment due to a better understanding of how daily life affects blood pressure.
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