OBJECTIVES: Standard validation protocols are objective guides for healthcare providers, physicians, and patients. The purpose of this study was to test validation of the Medisana MTP Plus upper arm blood pressure (BP) measuring monitor for self-measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol (ESH-IP2) in adults. METHODS: The Medisana MTP Plus monitor is an automated and oscillometric upper arm device for home BP monitoring. Nine consecutive measurements were made according to the ESH-IP2. Overseen by an independent supervisor, measurements were recorded by two observers blinded from both each other's readings and from the device readings. RESULTS: The Medisana MTP Plus device fulfills the validation criteria of the ESH-IP2 for the general population. The mean (standard deviation) of the difference between the observers and the device measurements was 0.6 mmHg (5.1 mmHg) for systolic and 2.7 mmHg (3.4 mmHg) for diastolic pressures, respectively. CONCLUSION: As the Medisana MTP Plus device has achieved the required standards, it is recommended for home BP monitoring in an adult population.
OBJECTIVES: Standard validation protocols are objective guides for healthcare providers, physicians, and patients. The purpose of this study was to test validation of the Medisana MTP Plus upper arm blood pressure (BP) measuring monitor for self-measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol (ESH-IP2) in adults. METHODS: The Medisana MTP Plus monitor is an automated and oscillometric upper arm device for home BP monitoring. Nine consecutive measurements were made according to the ESH-IP2. Overseen by an independent supervisor, measurements were recorded by two observers blinded from both each other's readings and from the device readings. RESULTS: The Medisana MTP Plus device fulfills the validation criteria of the ESH-IP2 for the general population. The mean (standard deviation) of the difference between the observers and the device measurements was 0.6 mmHg (5.1 mmHg) for systolic and 2.7 mmHg (3.4 mmHg) for diastolic pressures, respectively. CONCLUSION: As the Medisana MTP Plus device has achieved the required standards, it is recommended for home BP monitoring in an adult population.
Authors: Kimberly C Blom; Sasha Farina; Yessica-Haydee Gomez; Norm R C Campbell; Brenda R Hemmelgarn; Lyne Cloutier; Donald W McKay; Martin Dawes; Sheldon W Tobe; Peter Bolli; Mark Gelfer; Donna McLean; Gillian Bartlett; Lawrence Joseph; Robin Featherstone; Ernesto L Schiffrin; Stella S Daskalopoulou Journal: Curr Hypertens Rep Date: 2015-04 Impact factor: 5.369
Authors: Daniel D Reidpath; Mei Lee Ling; Shajahan Yasin; Kanason Rajagobal; Pascale Allotey Journal: Glob Health Action Date: 2012-06-27 Impact factor: 2.640