MSW Hypertension Prevention for First Responders Program
The Hypertension Prevention Program at Mount Sinai aims to reduce and prevent the incidence of heart disease among New York City first responders through early diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. Self-monitoring as an intervention has been shown to reduce BP, improve adherence to antihypertensive medication, and reduce primary care consultation rates at no additional cost.
- Since July 2017, 1,100+ participants have been enrolled into the program
- Hypertensive participants have shown reduced blood pressure over time (71% demonstrated a decrease in SBP and 69% saw a reduction in DBP)
- 58.6% of participants demonstrated an increase in frequency of BP readings
- Continued monitoring and engagement after 12-week assessment period, with comprehensive individualized monthly reports
