Systematic Review/Meta-analysis Reducing Blood Pressure With Internet-Based Interventions:

Background: Elevated blood pressure is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Internet-based interventions (ecounselling) have the potential to deliver a wide range of preventive counselling services. The purpose of this review was to (1) assess the efficacy of e-counselling in reducing blood pressure and (2) identify key components of successful trials in order to highlight factors that may contribute significantly to blood pressure control.