# Assessing the long-term outcomes of telemedicine consultations in managing hypertension: A prospective study

## TL;DR

This study shows that telemedicine improves blood pressure control, medication adherence, and patient satisfaction over one year compared to traditional face-to-face care.

## Contribution

The study provides new evidence on the long-term effectiveness of telemedicine in managing hypertension.

## Key findings

- Telemedicine improved blood pressure control compared to usual care.
- Patients using telemedicine had higher medication adherence and greater satisfaction.
- Frequent telemedicine interactions likely contributed to better outcomes.

## Abstract

Hypertension is a leading global health concern, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it
is of interest to assess the long-term effects of telemedicine consultations on blood pressure control, medication adherence and patient
satisfaction over one year, comparing it with usual face-to-face care. Results showed that the telemedicine group had significantly
better blood pressure control, higher medication adherence (p = 0.002) and greater satisfaction (p < 0.0001) than the control group.
Frequent interactions through telemedicine likely facilitated these improvements. Telemedicine demonstrates potential as an effective
strategy for managing hypertension in the long term.