Digital Innovation to Grow Quality Care Through an Interprofessional Care Team (DIG IT) Among Underserved Patients With Hypertension

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Medically underserved populations are 40% more likely to have hypertension and 3 times more likely to die from heart diseases due to uncontrolled high blood pressure (BP).

This study aimed to determine the early impact of a digital innovation to grow quality care through an interprofessional care team (DIG IT) on the BP and 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score of medically underserved patients. This was a 3-month, prospective intervention study that included patients aged 40 years or more with BP of 140/90 mmHg or higher who received care from DIG IT from August through December 2021. A total of 140 patients (70 DIG IT, 70 controls) were included. Results showed that remote monitoring programs (like DIG IT) can significantly improve blood pressure control and lower heart disease risks in underserved communities.

By connecting digital health tools with real-time care, these programs provide timely interventions crucial for managing chronic diseases.

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