Background
hypertension
HYPERTENSION
E-health solutions as part of emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) have been recognized as important tools to improve outcomes in the management of hypertension [The problem of patients’ low adherence to treatment can be addressed by including reminders to take medication and personalized education [E-health interventions can also play an important role in changing interactions between patients and healthcare professionals [Home BP monitoring (HBPM) in hypertension treatment is increasingly recommended. It may promote person-centred care as it requires active participation from the patient [Although there seems to be a lot to gain by using e-health interventions in hypertension management, there are issues that need to be resolved before the implementation of such services in clinical care. It is of vital importance that patient data is handled securely and the intervention needs to be scientifically validated before implementation [