Evaluation of a telemedicine pilot project for hypertension in Korea: a nationwide real-world data study
Telemedicine did not fully achieve the same standard as face-to-face treatment for hypertension management; however, it showed comparable safety, suggesting potential as secondary care. As the first NHIS-based study on this topic in Korea, this research highlights the benefits of telemedicine when appropriately utilized for patients with hypertension. Nevertheless, due to limitations regarding long-term continuity and policy design, cautious interpretation is required, and further prospective studies are warranted.
Authors
- Hun‐Sung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7002-7300)
- Seongwoo Seo
- Jeong-Yeon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1187-0605)
- Min Jung Ko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3599-7173)
- Y. Kim
- Yeryeon Jung
Institutions
- National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency (KR)
- The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (KR)
- Yonsei University Health System (KR)
- Catholic University of Korea (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epidemiology and Health
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2025048
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.13
Funders
- National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency