Hourly Engagement Patterns of a Wearable Monitor Unveil Key Attention Windows for Hypertension Management Strategies

Wearable digital health technologies have gained in popularity across various health care applications.Research indicates a surge in wearable usage, with approximately 71% annual growth in 2019 and a similar trend estimated toward 2023. 1 Additionally, a comprehensive review has confirmed that wearable technology boosts patient engagement and adherence to treatment regimes, ultimately improving health outcomes. 2Recent technological advancements have made it possible to measure blood pressure (BP) via photoplethysmographic signals, eliminating the routine need for the cuff. 3This innovation paves the way for a new era in BP monitoring with wearable, cuffless devices.Accordingly, 92% of smartwatch owners use such data to maintain and manage their health, which now can include BP monitoring. 4 Studies confirm that self-monitoring with home BP monitors helps to better control BP. 5 However, the use of home BP monitors at the recommended frequency is limited. 6Cuffless BP monitors, therefore, emerge as the promising solution for continual, long-term BP monitoring.Recent studies have explored general population engagement with wearable devices, focusing on