Inexpensive for healthcare providers | Some cost to patients; may contribute to health inequalities |
Improved accuracy when compared with office readings | Not as accurate as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring |
Engages patients with self-management of their hypertension | Not all patients can do it (or want to) |
May improve medicine adherence8 | Onus on patients to take and report readings |
Ideal for remote consultations | Monitors need to be calibrated every few years and may become inaccurate without patient or clinician being aware |