Telemonitoring Blood Pressure by Secure Message on a Patient Portal: Use, Content, and Outcomes

Abstract

Patient-generated secure messages with BP data often result in message responses from providers for a BP medication dose change or a new prescription. Despite its increasing use, BP management by secure message has significant limitations and might be better served by BP virtual visits (e-visits) containing specific data requirements such as an average BP value from at least 12 readings and a preferred pharmacy for a prescription.