7-Step SMBP Quick Guide
Helping patients achieve and maintain blood pressure goals
Year Developed: 2020
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians Health Center Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: American Medical Association (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rapid increase in the use of telemedicine by many health care organizations, physicians and care teams. Using telemedicine modalities with self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) can help patients with hypertension achieve and maintain blood pressure goals.
Resource Details: This guide highlights seven key steps physicians and care teams can take to use SMBP with patients 18 years and older with high blood pressure, and includes links to useful supporting resources.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues
Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health.
Keywords: Hypertension.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.