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http://dx.doi.org/10.3837/tiis.2022.01.010

Effectiveness of e-health systems in improving hypertension management and awareness: a systematic review  

Alotaibi, Mohamed (College of Computer and Information Technology, University of Tabuk)
Ammad uddin, Mohammad (SNCS Research Centre University of Tabuk)
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KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS) / v.16, no.1, 2022 , pp. 173-187 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recent studies have focused on self-management of hypertension using smart devices (cellular phones, tablets, watches). It has proven to be an effective tool for early detection and control of high Blood Pressure (BP) without affecting patients' daily routines. This systematic review surveys the existing self-monitoring systems, evaluate their effectiveness and compares the different approaches. We investigated the current systems in terms of various attributes, including methods used, sample size, type of investigation, inputs/ outputs, rate of success in controlling BP, group of users with higher response rate and beneficiaries, acceptability, and adherence to the system. We identified some limitations, shortcomings, and gaps in the research conducted recently studying the impact of mobile technology on managing hypertension. These shortcomings can generate future research opportunities and enable it to become more realistic and adaptive. We recommended including more observable factors and human behaviors that affect BP. Furthermore, we suggested that vital monitoring/logging and medication tuning are insufficient to improve hypertension control. There is also a need to observe and alter patient behavior and lifestyles.
Keywords
Hypertension Monitoring; Blood Pressure Control; Mobile Application for BP monitoring;
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