Hypertension

Study Title
High Risk Patients Benefit Most from the SMS-Based Intervention

Study Group
2,055 hypertensive patients, treated for at least 2 weeks with angiotensin II receptor blockers (as mono- or polytherapy)

Reminder Type
SMS

Summary
Once weekly SMS-intervention for six months significantly improved blood pressure control and patients' compliance. These beneficial effects were more pronounced in high risk patients.

Citation
Wizner, B; Gaciong, Z.; Narkiewicz, K.; Szykula, D; Grodzicki, T; “High Risk Patients Benefit Most from the SMS-Based Intervention,” Journal of Hypertension, 28 (pe 329) (June 2010) http://journals.lww.com/jhypertension/Fulltext/2010/06001/High_Risk_Patients

Text Messaging (SMS) Impact on High-Risk Patients

Once weekly SMS-intervention for six months significantly improved blood pressure control and patients’ compliance. These beneficial effects were more pronounced in high risk patients."