Research Article

Chinese Mobile Health APPs for Hypertension Management: A Systematic Evaluation of Usefulness

Table 2

Principles for PIPOH-based customization of hypertension management service factors.

NameDescription

PatientsHypertensive patients
Major interventionsIncluding patient’s awareness and recording of illness situation, data display [24], acquisition of knowledge about hypertension prevention and treatment [25], daily self-management, doctor-patient communication, between-patient experience exchange [26], references and foundation provided to doctors for diagnosis before clinical treatment [27], and other necessary assistance provided to patients
Target professional users of APPsNon-HCP [28], nonhospital professionals defined by WHO
Therapeutic outcomeHypertension prevention and treatment
Use environmentDaily life, nonclinic