Identify Target Patient Populations

Analyze patients with elevated blood pressure readings to determine if monitoring at home will help identify/confirm hypertension or aid in treatment intensification using medications or other dietary changes. Train the patient to use the BP monitor and assess their ability to use the blood pressure device as well as their health and digital literacy levels to ensure understanding.

Potential candidates for SMBP might include::

• Patients newly diagnosed with hypertension
• Patients with potential undiagnosed hypertension
• Patients with medication adherence challenges
• Patients who are unable to travel to the office to be measured
• Patients who have the digital and health literacy to comply with measurement and reporting requirements

Links:

NACHC SMBP Implementation Guide

Million Hearts SMBP Guide for Clinicians

Digital Inclusion Start-Up Manual- Guidance to increase use of technology in disadvantaged communities through digital literacy training

AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit- Guidance on ensuring systems are in place to promote better understanding by all patients

American Heart Association patient education and resources for SMBP