J Med Pract Manage. 2012 Sep-Oct;28(2):91-100.
E-health blood pressure control program.
Source
Abacus Health Solutions, 1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, USA. dahern@theabacusgroup.com
Abstract
Both technological and human factors design requirements for integration of home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) into a patient centered medical home (PCMH) model primary care practice are described. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension were given home blood pressure (BP) monitors, and after a three-month run-in period introduced to either a high-tech only (HBPM connectivity to personal health record and tailored Web portal access) or a high-tech/"high-touch" (high-tech solution plus patient navigator [PN]) solution. Features of the Web portal included: BP graphing function, traffic-light feedback system of BP goal attainment, economic incentives for self-monitoring, and dual patient-facing and care-team-facing dashboard functions. The e-health BP control system with PN support was well received by patients, providers, and the healthcare team. Current e-health technology and limited technological literacy of many patients suggest that a PN or some other personnel resource may be required for the adoption of patient-facing technology in primary care.
- PMID:
- 23167022
- [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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