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- To assess hypertension, it is recommended to take multiple blood pressure (BP) measurements, leading to a study with three groups: EMR-only, EMR + reminders, and bi-directional text messaging.
- In the study involving 121 patients, those in the bi-directional text messaging group successfully recorded their 14 measurements more frequently than both the EMR-only and EMR + reminders groups.
- Text-message reminders alone improved BP reporting compared to just using an EMR, indicating that both bi-directional messaging and reminders are effective methods for collecting BP data from patients.
Article Abstract
To diagnose hypertension, multiple blood pressure (BP) measurements are recommended. We randomized patients into three groups: EMR-only (patients recorded BP measurements in an electronic medical record [EMR] web portal), EMR + reminders (patients were sent text message reminders to record their BP measurements in the EMR), and bi-directional text messaging (patients were sent a text message asking them to respond with their current BP). Subjects were asked to complete 14 measurements. Automated messages were sent to each patient in the bi-directional text messaging and EMR + reminder groups twice daily. Among 121 patients, those in the bi-directional text messaging group reported the full 14 measurements more often than both the EMR-only group (P < .001) and the EMR + reminders group (P = .038). Also, the EMR + reminders group outperformed the EMR-only group (P < .001). Bi-directional automated text messaging is an effective way to gather patient BP data. Text-message-based reminders alone are an effective way to encourage patients to record BP measurements.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jash.2015.01.008 | DOI Listing |
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