Evaluating how telehealth affects blood pressure management
Analyzing effectiveness of ongoing natural experiments in telehealth
This study is looking at how well telehealth tools help people with high blood pressure manage their condition, especially during the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it aims to find ways to make these tools even better for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11048727 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of telehealth technologies in managing uncontrolled blood pressure, particularly in the context of changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to analyze how different health systems have implemented telehealth solutions for blood pressure control and the impact of these strategies on patient outcomes. By utilizing a mixed methods approach, the study will gather data on the variability of telehealth adoption and its correlation with blood pressure management success. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to improved telehealth practices for better blood pressure control.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with uncontrolled blood pressure, particularly those affected by cardiovascular diseases or chronic kidney disease.
Not a fit: Patients with well-controlled blood pressure or those not utilizing telehealth services may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and equitable telehealth practices for managing blood pressure, ultimately improving patient health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using telehealth for chronic disease management, suggesting that this approach may be effective, though this specific analysis is novel.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Steven Michael — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Smith, Steven Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.