Blood pressure self-management apps increased patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens with a moderate positive effect size of +0.5 (95% CI: 0.1 to 0.9) in hypertensive patients in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area.
Systematic Review
Do blood pressure self-management apps improve patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens in hypertensive patients in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area?
Blood pressure self-management apps show promise for enhancing hypertension control by improving medication adherence in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area.
Estimación del efecto: effect +0.5 (95% CI [0.1, 0.9])
The prevalence of hypertension in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area is high, highlighting the need for effective self-management tools. A comprehensive search strategy was employed to identify relevant studies published between and , focusing on app efficacy for hypertension management. The analysis revealed a moderate positive impact of blood pressure self-management apps (effect size = +0.5, CI: 0.1, 0.9) on patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens. Blood pressure self-management apps show promise for enhancing hypertension control in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area, warranting further clinical trials and policy implementation. Healthcare providers should integrate these apps into patient care plans and policymakers should consider funding their widespread adoption to improve public health outcomes. Hypertension, self-management apps, Côte d'Ivoire, Greater Abidjan, systematic review
Kouassi Guillaume François (Fri,) conducted a systematic review in hypertension. blood pressure self-management apps was evaluated on patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens (effect +0.5, 95% CI [0.1, 0.9]). Blood pressure self-management apps increased patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens with a moderate positive effect size of +0.5 (95% CI: 0.1 to 0.9) in hypertensive patients in Côte d'Ivoire's Greater Abidjan area.