Assessing the long-term outcomes of telemedicine consultations in managing hypertension: A prospective study

Abstract

Hypertension is a leading global health concern, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the long-term effects of telemedicine consultations on blood pressure control, medication adherence and patient satisfaction over one year, comparing it with usual face-to-face care. Results showed that the telemedicine group had significantly better blood pressure control, higher medication adherence (p = 0.002) and greater satisfaction (p < 0.0001) than the control group. Frequent interactions through telemedicine likely facilitated these improvements. Telemedicine demonstrates potential as an effective strategy for managing hypertension in the long term.

Keywords: Telemedicine; blood pressure control; hypertension; long-term outcomes; medication adherence; patient satisfaction; remote healthcare.