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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews recent developments in self-monitoring and self-management of hypertension aimed at the improvement of blood pressure (BP) control. RECENT FINDINGS: There is an increasing body of evidence examining the effects of self-monitoring on BP control. Several landmark studies in recent years have demonstrated clinically relevant benefit from self-monitoring based interventions. Self-management of BP with self-titration has shown particular promise, as has self-monitoring combined with intensive health-care led support. There is a lack of evidence on the benefits of self-monitoring for those with important comorbidity such as coronary heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and previous stroke, and future research should be directed towards this. SUMMARY: There is a growing body of evidence supporting the use of self-monitoring along with additional intervention including telemonitoring and self-titration in improving BP control. Further research is needed to understand which patients are likely to benefit most and how this is best integrated with routine care.

Original publication

DOI

10.1097/MNH.0000000000000279

Type

Journal article

Journal

Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens

Publication Date

11/2016

Volume

25

Pages

502 - 507

Keywords

Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory, Humans, Hypertension, Self-Management, Telemedicine