In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association published guidelines that indicated the use of team-based care, telehealth, and at-home blood pressure monitoring  to improve hypertension. Since then, numerous physicians, researchers, and patients have discovered several important benefits associated with remote blood pressure monitoring.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) notes that remote patient monitoring makes it easier than ever for doctors and caregivers to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including high blood pressure. CopilotIQ makes it easy and affordable for anyone with hypertension to enjoy the many benefits associated with remote blood pressure monitoring.

What Is Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring?

Remote blood pressure monitoring is a type of telehealth service that allows providers to monitor and manage their patients’ hypertension from a remote location. The patient’s equipment is delivered directly to their door, and it collects data about the patient’s health as needed. The information is transmitted from the patient’s device to a provider in another location. In order for remote monitoring to be effective, the patient’s equipment must be intuitive, easy to use, and robust.

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5 Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure through Remote Patient Monitoring

The American Heart Association (AHA) notes that remote patient monitoring empowers patients and gives them more options for managing their health. The organization has conducted several studies and surveys that show RPM reduces both systolic and diastolic blood pressures significantly when compared to traditional unmonitored forms of self-care.

The AHA also found that the longer patients participate in remote blood pressure monitoring, the more substantive the impact RPM has on their hypertension. A small study conducted by a team of researchers at Oxford University also suggests that remote monitoring improves blood pressure control better than traditional methods of treatment alone.

Some of the most important benefits of remote patient monitoring include more complete data, better care between doctor visits, improved patient engagement, reduced patient costs, and better insights for nonpharmacological interventions.

1. Complete Data Profiles for More Effective Treatment

At-home blood pressure measurement kits have grown more sophisticated in recent years. When used correctly – without human error – they can be quite accurate. However, patients who do not participate in remote blood pressure monitoring may forget to check their pressures, use the equipment incorrectly, forget to report their pressures, or report pressures to their healthcare providers incorrectly. Furthermore, many providers lack the capacity to monitor patients directly, which means patients may not get the level of care they need to successfully reduce their blood pressure.

Remote blood pressure monitoring offered through a third party team of medical experts is ideal. It automates much of the data collection and transmission process, and a team of dedicated medical professionals provide the monitoring services. This leads to a more complete and thorough set of data that primary healthcare providers and cardiologists can use to develop the best possible treatment options.

2. Better Healthcare Between Doctor Visits

Remote patient monitoring also enables patients to receive better overall care between visits with their doctors. A study published in Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports noted that patients who participated in remote monitoring had improved survival rates thanks to better detection of survivable events, including sudden spikes in blood pressure.These patients also better utilized the healthcare services available to them, which leads to better blood pressures and better overall health.

3. Improved Patient Engagement

Remote monitoring improves patient engagement. Simply put, it helps patients become more active participants in their own care, which drives more positive outcomes. Patients who interact with medical staff frequently are more likely to ask important questions, and because they are being held accountable, they are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices as a whole. According to the National Committee for Quality Assurance, RPM improves health literacy among patients. When patients better understand their conditions, they are better equipped to make decisions that improve outcomes.

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4. Reduced Patient Costs

During the COVID-19 pandemic, studies conducted at the Mayo Clinic found that patients who engaged with remote patient monitoring programs had a significantly lower overall cost of care than patients who did not participate. More specifically, those who participated in remote monitoring had an average cost savings of $1,259 per day during the 30-day follow-up period when compared to the non-RPM participants.

5. More Insights for Using Non Pharmacological Blood Pressure Reduction Treatments

Though many people suffering from hypertension use medication and other pharmacological treatments to manage their blood pressure, there is some evidence to suggest that remote blood pressure monitoring can help patients reduce their dependence on medication with non pharmacological treatment for hypertension. This include natural treatments for blood pressure such as regular exercise and a diet high in fiber and low in saturated fats.

Why Patients Choose Connected and Ongoing RPM through CopilotIQ

Patients who are active in their care increasingly choose ongoing remote blood pressure monitoring with CopilotIQ. With state-of-the-art equipment that is easy to use and covered by most medical insurance programs, access to world-class care from medical experts, effective continuity of care, and weekly check-ins, CopilotIQ offers a smarter and more efficient way to manage hypertension from home.

Learn more about how our team of healthcare professionals can help you lower your blood pressure through frequent remote monitoring combined with personal, connected care, and with methods that don’t require more medication.

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