The impact of a Telehealth-based Behavioral Lifestyle Program on hypertension control in African American participants: results from the HEALS Med-Tech randomized controlled trial
Introduction The HEALS Med-Tech program offers a unique blend of lifestyle changes and technology to improve hypertension (HTN) management in African Americans (AAs), a group disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). Methods A randomized controlled trial compared HEALS Med-Tech a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Archives of Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-impact-of-a-Telehealth-based-Behavioral-Lifestyle-Program-on-hypertension-control,177686,0,2.html |
| Summary: | Introduction
The HEALS Med-Tech program offers a unique blend of lifestyle changes and technology to improve hypertension (HTN) management in African Americans (AAs), a group disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Methods
A randomized controlled trial compared HEALS Med-Tech against usual care for uncontrolled hypertension in AAs, focusing on diet, medication adherence, and telehealth.
Results
In a study of 61 participants, HEALS Med-Tech significantly reduced systolic blood pressure by 12.95 mm Hg (p = 0.008) and 9.19 mm Hg (p = 0.013) at 3 and 12 months, respectively, demonstrating improved hypertension control.
Conclusions
HEALS Med-Tech demonstrates potential in HTN management for AAs, advocating for culturally tailored, tech-integrated healthcare expansion. |
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| ISSN: | 1734-1922 1896-9151 |