The Role of Wearable Devices in Blood Pressure Monitoring and Hypertension Management: A Systematic Review
2024

The Role of Wearable Devices in Blood Pressure Monitoring and Hypertension Management

Sample size: 34 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Sinou Nikoleta, Sinou Natalia, Koutroulakis Stamatios, Filippou Dimitrios

Primary Institution: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens School of Medicine

Hypothesis

The review aims to highlight the benefits of advanced wearable devices for monitoring blood pressure and managing hypertension.

Conclusion

Wearable devices provide continuous, user-friendly, and accurate blood pressure tracking, but must adhere to specific protocols for accuracy.

Supporting Evidence

  • Over 1.28 billion adults worldwide suffer from high blood pressure.
  • Advanced wearable devices allow for continuous monitoring of blood pressure.
  • Traditional methods of measuring blood pressure are being supplanted by wearable technology.

Takeaway

Wearable devices can help people check their blood pressure anytime, making it easier to stay healthy, but they need to be used correctly to work well.

Methodology

The study involved a systematic review of literature from PubMed and Scopus databases using specific keywords related to wearable devices and hypertension.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data and the exclusion of non-English articles.

Limitations

The accuracy of wearable devices can be affected by various factors, including user adherence to protocols and environmental conditions.

Participant Demographics

The review included studies involving adults with hypertension, particularly in low- and middle-income regions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.75050

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