Kara K Hoppe1, Makeba Williams2, Nicole Thomas3, Julia B Zella2, Anna Drewry2, KyungMann Kim4, Thomas Havighurst4, Heather M Johnson5. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States. Electronic address: khoppe2@wisc.edu. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States. 3. UnityPoint Health-Meriter, Madison, WI, United States. 4. Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States. 5. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, United States.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Investigate feasibility of telehealth with remote blood pressure monitoring for management of hypertension in postpartum women at risk of severe hypertension after hospital discharge. METHODS: In a single-center, prospective single-cohort feasibility study, women with hypertension in pregnancy participated in a postpartum telehealth intervention for blood pressure management after discharge. The primary feasibility outcome measures were recruitment and retention through 6 weeks postpartum. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of severe postpartum hypertension and/or need for blood pressure treatment after discharge, participant satisfaction, and 6-week hospital readmission. Participants received a tablet and equipment to transmit vital signs to a central monitoring site daily. Participants participated in telehealth or telephone visits with a nurse at 48 h and as needed. RESULTS: Among 1413 deliveries 263 (19%) women had hypertension in pregnancy and 55/124 (47%) of women approached were consented. The retention rate was 95%. Among study participants, the incidence of severe hypertension after discharge was 9 (16%). 29 (53%) of participants required treatment due to exacerbations in blood pressure after discharge, in which 9(16%) were severe. There were no hospital readmissions. Overall 39 (86%) participants were satisfied with the remote monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: Feasibility and participant satisfaction were demonstrated. The incidence of severe hypertension and need for blood pressure treatment after discharge and during 6 weeks postpartum was 16% and 53%. Our results indicate telehealth is a promising strategy for postpartum hypertension management to decrease maternal morbidity and hospital readmission.
OBJECTIVE: Investigate feasibility of telehealth with remote blood pressure monitoring for management of hypertension in postpartum women at risk of severe hypertension after hospital discharge. METHODS: In a single-center, prospective single-cohort feasibility study, women with hypertension in pregnancy participated in a postpartum telehealth intervention for blood pressure management after discharge. The primary feasibility outcome measures were recruitment and retention through 6 weeks postpartum. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of severe postpartum hypertension and/or need for blood pressure treatment after discharge, participant satisfaction, and 6-week hospital readmission. Participants received a tablet and equipment to transmit vital signs to a central monitoring site daily. Participants participated in telehealth or telephone visits with a nurse at 48 h and as needed. RESULTS: Among 1413 deliveries 263 (19%) women had hypertension in pregnancy and 55/124 (47%) of women approached were consented. The retention rate was 95%. Among study participants, the incidence of severe hypertension after discharge was 9 (16%). 29 (53%) of participants required treatment due to exacerbations in blood pressure after discharge, in which 9(16%) were severe. There were no hospital readmissions. Overall 39 (86%) participants were satisfied with the remote monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: Feasibility and participant satisfaction were demonstrated. The incidence of severe hypertension and need for blood pressure treatment after discharge and during 6 weeks postpartum was 16% and 53%. Our results indicate telehealth is a promising strategy for postpartum hypertension management to decrease maternal morbidity and hospital readmission.
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