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Evaluation of a pharmacist-led digital hypertension management program in a tertiary hospital in Singapore

  • By

  • Elena Meishan Lee

  • Xuan Han Koh

  • Kah Mun Cheong

  • Qian Hui Khor

  • Chang Yin Chionh

  • Joan Khoo

  • Alicia Seah

  • Pu En Ow Yong

  • May 12, 2026

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    Hypertension affects over one in three adults in Singapore, necessitating effective management strategies to address rising chronic disease burdens.

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    The pharmacist-led Digital Enablement for Medication Optimisation (DEMO) program aims to improve hypertension management compared to standard physician consultations.

  • 3

    Participants in the DEMO program used Bluetooth-enabled or non-Bluetooth BP monitors to facilitate remote monitoring and timely medication adjustments.

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    The study evaluates the effectiveness of the DEMO program in a tertiary care setting, focusing on BP control and patient-reported usability.

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    Findings from this study may inform sustainable hypertension management models in tertiary hospitals, particularly for complex patient populations.

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Evaluation of a pharmacist-led digital hypertension management program in a tertiary hospital in Singapore

  • by Elena Meishan Lee, Xuan Han Koh, Kah Mun Cheong, Qian Hui Khor, Chang Yin Chionh, Joan Khoo, Alicia Seah, Pu En Ow Yong

  • May 12, 2026

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