Hypertension, Cardiovascular diseases
Conditions
Interventions
This is an applied research of technological innovation with software development and analysis of its effects through a controlled, non-randomized, non-blind, prospective, and monocentric clinical tri
1 to 3 years of schooling, 23 points
4 to 7 years of schooling, 24 points
more than 7 years of schooling, 28 points.
- Sample characterization questionnaire: questions on age, level of education, income
Sponsors
Universidade de Passo Fundo
Secretaria Municipal de Saúde do Munícipio de Passo Fundo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Cognitive ability confirmed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (both groups). Current medical follow-up for the treatment of hypertension in the public health system of the city of Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil (both groups). Possibility to assess blood pressure in drugstores, hospitals, Family Health Strategies, or Centers for Comprehensive Health Care (both groups). Having an Android smartphone, version 4.3 or higher (Intervention Group). Being familiar with the use of applications (Intervention Group). Having internet access in the smartphone (Intervention Group).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age less than 18 years. Age greater than 80 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction and stabilization of blood pressure measured by sphygmomanometer after 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvements in treatment adherence, in the acceptance of the e-Health platform, and in physical activities and dietary intake, measured with own instruments and the data stored in the application, after 3 months | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAna De Marchi
Secretaria Municipal de Saúde do Munícipio de Passo Fundo
Outcome results
None listed