Effects of an internet-based blood pressure monitoring and management platform on blood pressure control in a prehypertensive population: an intervention study
10.3760/cma.j.cn115624-20210810-00448
- VernacularTitle:基于互联网的血压监测管理平台对高血压前期人群的干预效果
- Author:
Yuling DENG
1
;
Jiangang WANG
;
Xi LI
;
Chunxiang QIN
;
Yan YANG
;
Qifeng YI
;
Xue HE
;
Jin YAN
;
Jiangming SHENG
Author Information
1. 中南大学湘雅三医院健康管理科，长沙 410013
- Keywords:
Prehypertension;
Internet;
Blood pressure monitoring;
Knowledge;
Lifestyle
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Management
2022;16(4):253-258
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the intervention effects of an Internet-based blood pressure monitoring and management platform in a prehypertensive population.Methods:One hundred and fifty-eight prehypertensive patients who were examined at the Third Xiangya Hospital in Changsha, China, from August to December 2019 were randomly divided into either the experimental or control groups using the random number table method. The experimental group utilized an Internet-based blood pressure monitoring and management platform, whereas the control group utilized regular telephone and SMS health management routines. The intervention duration was 12 months for both groups. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-tests, chi-square tests, χ 2 tests, and rank-sum tests. Results:Post intervention systolic blood pressure (124.79±9.71 mmHg) (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) and diastolic blood pressure measurements (77.41±8.21 mmHg) of the participants in the experimental group were significantly lower than those before the intervention (128.29±5.10 mmHg and 79.99±6.01 mmHg, respectively), and significantly lower than those of the control group′s measurements after the intervention (130.00±7.78 mmHg and 80.33±7.90 mmHg, respectively) (all P<0.05). The blood pressure goal attainment rate was significantly higher in the experimental group (23.08%) than that of the control group (8.75%), with statistically significant differences within the experimental group before and after intervention, as well as between the groups post intervention ( P<0.05). Positive lifestyle changes, such as prehypertension knowledge score, active restriction and control of salt and oil intake, reduction of smoking, and exercising weekly, were significantly higher than those in the control group before the intervention (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The use of an Internet-based blood pressure monitoring and management platform can effectively help patients with prehypertension control their blood pressure levels, improve their knowledge about the condition, and improve their lifestyle choices.
