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Patient Adherence

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healthtech2 years ago•5 min saved

"Improving Adherence to MS Monitoring with Floodlight Smartphone App"

A study evaluated the use of the Floodlight Open smartphone app in monitoring functional domains in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and found that while MS patients were more likely to use the app, a significant proportion quickly stopped using it. The study highlighted the need to improve long-term engagement and adherence to digital health technologies in MS clinical care, emphasizing the importance of linking app use with clinical care to promote participation. Despite high patient engagement in a controlled clinical trial, real-world adherence remains a challenge, and further research is needed to optimize the perceived value of using the app and integrate it into MS clinical care.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|

#digital-health-technology #floodlight-open #healthtech

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Revolutionary Approach to Managing Blood Pressure"

The control of hypertension, a major cause of serious and fatal illnesses, remains a challenge despite numerous efforts. However, a group practice in Ohio called PriMed Physicians has achieved consistent blood pressure control for over 90% of its hypertensive patients for more than a decade. They utilize AI tools and impedance cardiography to determine each patient's unique blood pressure pathophysiology and tailor treatment accordingly. Factors contributing to their success include senior management commitment, informed buy-in from clinicians and patients, precise drug selection based on individual factors, persistent follow-up, and refusal to accept failure. More rigorous clinical trials are needed to validate this approach, which has the potential to significantly reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes.

via Medscape|

#blood-pressure-control #health #healthcare