Hypertension, the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, originates from combined
genetic, environmental, and social determinants. Environmental factors include …

The diagnosis and management of hypertension, a common cardiovascular risk factor
among the general population, have been based primarily on the measurement of blood …

Background Telemedicine (TM) is the use of telecommunication systems to deliver health
care at a distance. It has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, access to health …

Background: Suboptimum medication adherence is common in the United States and leads
to serious negative health consequences but may respond to intervention. Purpose: To …

Importance Only about half of patients with high blood pressure (BP) in the United States
have their BP controlled. Practical, robust, and sustainable models are needed to improve …

The Intervention Mapping bible, updated with new theory, trends, and cases Planning
Health Promotion Programs is the" bible" of the field, guiding students and practitioners …

Background People who are prescribed self administered medications typically take only
about half their prescribed doses. Efforts to assist patients with adherence to medications …

Background: Clinical guidelines recommend that adults with hypertension self-monitor their
blood pressure (BP). Purpose: To summarize evidence about the effectiveness of self …

Poor adherence to efficacious cardiovascular-related medications has led to considerable
morbidity, mortality, and avoidable health care costs. This article provides results of a recent …

Blood pressure measurement is the basis for the diagnosis, management, treatment,
epidemiology and research of hypertension, and the decisions affecting these aspects of …