How and why do Australians obtain blood pressure devices for use at home? A mixed-methods study. DOI Creative Commons
Eleanor Clapham, S. Carmichael, Dean S. Picone

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Only 10-20% of blood pressure (BP) devices available are validated. Little is known about how and why patients choose BP for home measurement (HBPM), which was the aim this study. Methods Mixed-methods study (online survey (n=241), phone interviews among a purposive subsample (n=27)) adults who perform HBPM in Australia (June-Dec 2023). Survey questions determined were obtained, device make/model factors influencing selection. Interviews further explored these topics. Device validation status using STRIDE Medaval websites. Results Participants middle aged (58±16 years, 52% women) 91% purchased (n=189; 9% borrowed device), with 69% (n=130) from pharmacies (53% validated) 21% (n=39) online (51% validated). Accuracy said to be most important consideration when choosing participants (n=129, 77%). Interview described brand recognition, reviews cost select an ‘accurate’ device; avoiding cheaper preferring brands used healthcare settings. did not consider receive advice on accuracy at point-of-sale. Conclusion This highlights real world experiences obtaining that can inform strategies direct validated devices. Strategies such as increasing signage point-of-sale training practitioners identify consumers may effective uptake. Regulatory bodies should mandate sale settings increase availability. GRAPHICAL

Language: Английский

How and why do Australians obtain blood pressure devices for use at home? A mixed-methods study. DOI Creative Commons
Eleanor Clapham, S. Carmichael, Dean S. Picone

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Only 10-20% of blood pressure (BP) devices available are validated. Little is known about how and why patients choose BP for home measurement (HBPM), which was the aim this study. Methods Mixed-methods study (online survey (n=241), phone interviews among a purposive subsample (n=27)) adults who perform HBPM in Australia (June-Dec 2023). Survey questions determined were obtained, device make/model factors influencing selection. Interviews further explored these topics. Device validation status using STRIDE Medaval websites. Results Participants middle aged (58±16 years, 52% women) 91% purchased (n=189; 9% borrowed device), with 69% (n=130) from pharmacies (53% validated) 21% (n=39) online (51% validated). Accuracy said to be most important consideration when choosing participants (n=129, 77%). Interview described brand recognition, reviews cost select an ‘accurate’ device; avoiding cheaper preferring brands used healthcare settings. did not consider receive advice on accuracy at point-of-sale. Conclusion This highlights real world experiences obtaining that can inform strategies direct validated devices. Strategies such as increasing signage point-of-sale training practitioners identify consumers may effective uptake. Regulatory bodies should mandate sale settings increase availability. GRAPHICAL

Language: Английский

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