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Assessing the long-term outcomes of telemedicine consultations in managing hypertension: A prospective study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Hypertension is a leading global health concern, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the long-term effects of telemedicine consultations on blood pressure control, medication adherence and patient satisfaction over one year, comparing it with usual face-to-face care. Results showed that the telemedicine group had significantly better blood pressure control, higher medication adherence (p = 0.002) and greater satisfaction (p < 0.0001) than the control group. Frequent interactions through telemedicine likely facilitated these improvements. Telemedicine demonstrates potential as an effective strategy for managing hypertension in the long term.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001904

Authors: Bichu Kuriyan Joy, Shoraf Pascal, eepika Gnanasekaran, R Saranya, Aswathy Mechur Jayachandran, Arun Sakthivelu

Institutions: Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hillingdon Hospital, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4407107610