Table 3.
Assessment of apps containing educational content.
| Features | Statistics, n (%) | |
| Comprehensiveness (n=12) |
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Basic BPa and hypertension information | 9 (75) |
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Lifestyle treatment options | 7 (58) |
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How to use treatment | 2 (17) |
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BP self-monitoring technique | 3 (25) |
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Personalized action plan (HBPMb treatment goal <135/85 mmHg) | 0 (0) |
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Recognition of abnormally high or low BP values | 2 (17) |
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Link to health care provider | 5 (42) |
| BP measurement (n=3) | ||
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Wait 30 min after coffee or smoking | 3 (100) |
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Relax before BP reading | 3 (100) |
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Body positioning | 2 (67) |
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Consistently measure BP the same arm | 2 (67) |
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Validated BP device | 0 (0) |
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BP measured ≥2 times QAMc & QHSd ≥7 days | 0 (0) |
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Arm automatic monitor with well fitted cuff | 0 (0) |
| Lifestyle content (n=7) | ||
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Advice to quit smoking | 4 (57) |
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Exercise | 3 (43) |
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Body mass index or waist circumference targets | 0 (0) |
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Alcohol restriction | 1 (14) |
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Heart healthy diet | 3 (43) |
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Goal daily sodium: 2 g | 1 (14) |
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Written in plain language | 10 (83) |
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Grammatical and spelling errors present | 3 (25) |
aBP: blood pressure.
bHBPM: home-blood pressure measurement.
cQAM: each morning.
dQHS: at night.