Table 4.

Side-to-side table for qualitative and quantitative results

Quantitative results	Qualitative results
High retention rate (98%)	Participants found the telemedicine system saved time and was convenient
	Participants perceived that the healthcare resources can be allocated better and be given to patients in need
Similar BP and physical outcomes between both arms	Telemedicine systems prompted more self-monitoring and self-management. It also taught patients the cut-off of elevated BP
	Participant were reassured when normal BP was detected at home
No adverse event was detected and no increase in hospitalization, emergency department visits in the telemedicine group	Participants felt that the telemedicine system was safe. They were allowed to see their doctors if they had new problems or suboptimal BP control
Many participants did not undergo ABPM	ABPM was perceived as inconvenient. Participants did not understand why ABPM was needed.