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A tailored RPM approach using panel management led to high engagement and significant blood pressure reductions across primary care settings.  

Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in July 2025 issue of BMC Primary Care to examine implementation strategies and clinical outcomes of the multi-component Remote patient management (RPM) intervention ‘Connect\@Heart’ for cardiovascular risk management.  

They performed a 6 -month mixed-methods study across 4 primary care practices in the Netherlands, 2 groups were evaluated: individuals with a BMI < 25 received only a blood pressure monitor (BP Box), and those with a BMI > 25 or existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) were provided with a BP monitor, scale, and activity tracker (Lifestyle Box). Linear mixed-effects models were used to compare baseline and 6-month outcomes. Implementation outcomes were assessed using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework.  

The results showed high enrolment, with 189 of 200 initially interested individuals (94%) participating. The intervention led to a significant drop in blood pressure (BP) in both groups. In the BP Box group, systolic BP decreased from 139 ± 21 mmHg at baseline to 132 ± 18 mmHg at follow-up (P< 0.001). In the Lifestyle Box group, systolic BP reduced from 142 ± 16 mmHg to 131 ± 14 mmHg (P< 0.001), particularly among those with uncontrolled hypertension. After 6 months, 66% of participants recorded measurements weekly. All involved primary care practices were maintained during the intervention.  

Investigators concluded that proactively identifying panels at risk for CVD and customizing multi-component RPM interventions supported favorable large-scale clinical outcomes. 

Source:bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12875-025-02906-x