Self-monitoring of blood pressure and telemonitoring for hypertensive pregnant women: A literature review

The hypertensive disorder in pregnancy has remained an important contributor to high rates of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. New approaches with self-monitoring of blood pressure and telemonitoring may become an option of care for pregnant women with hypertension in the future. Although further investigation is needed, the positive impacts have been recognized in several studies. This study aimed to synthesize and compare the current evidence related to acceptance, implementation, feasibility, outcomes, benefits, integration in clinical settings, and the finding of barriers for further planning. This study is a literature review using scientific articles related to the topic of self-monitoring of blood pressure and telemonitoring in pregnant women with hypertensive disorders. This study concluded that positive acceptance and the discovery of numerous benefits may be a consideration for the implementation of self-monitoring blood pressure and telemonitoring in hypertensive pregnant women. Further feasibility and safety trials remain to be conducted.