Publications by authors named "L Pealing"
Background: Self-monitoring of blood pressure (BP) has been shown to be effective at improving BP control in the general population. The OPTIMUM-BP feasibility study was a prospective randomised controlled trial of self-monitoring of BP (SMBP) during hypertensive pregnancy.
Objective: To explore experiences, perceptions, and use of the OPTIMUM-BP self-monitoring intervention.
Objectives: To assess adherence to self-monitoring of blood pressure (SMBP), and differences between SMBP and clinic readings, in a self-monitoring intervention for managing pregnancy hypertension.
Study Design: OPTIMUM-BP was an unmasked randomised controlled clinical trial. 154 women with pregnancy hypertension from four maternity units in England were recruited and randomised to SMBP or usual care.
Objective: To assess the feasibility of a blood pressure self-monitoring intervention for managing pregnancy hypertension.
Study Design: OPTIMUM-BP was an unmasked randomised controlled trial comparing a self-monitoring of blood pressure (SMBP) intervention versus usual care for the management of pregnancy hypertension. Women with chronic (CH) or gestational hypertension (GH) from 4 UK centres were randomised (2:1) intervention to control.
Objectives: To define the relationship between arm and leg blood pressure (BP) to inform the interpretation of leg BP readings in routine clinical practice where arm readings are not available.
Methods: Systematic review of all existing studies comparing arm and leg BP measurements. A search strategy was designed in MEDLINE and adapted to be run across six further databases.