Table 4.
Patients who would or would not benefit from self-monitoring blood pressure
| Responsea | Would benefit from SMBP (N= 179), (n) % [95% CI] | Would not benefit from SMBP (N= 151), (n) % [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|
| White coat/potential white coat hypertension | (80) 45 [38 to 52] | – |
| Difficulty attending surgery because of time or mobility issues | (33) 18 [13 to 25] | – |
| Anxious | (26) 15 [10 to 20] | (90) 60 [52 to 67] |
| Diabetes | (12) 7 [4 to 11] | – |
| Poor compliance with medication | (10) 6 [3 to 10] | – |
| Older patient | (8) 4 [2 to 9] | (18) 12 [8 to 18] |
| Cognitive impairment/dementia | – | (19) 13 [8 to 19] |
| Neurotic/obsessive | – | (11) 7 [4 to 13] |
| Other | (54) 30 [24 to 37] | (22) 15 [10 to 21] |
a
Multiple responses accepted. SMBP = self-monitored blood pressure.