Cohort 6 (2025)
Evaluating the Utilization of Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Abbey Gregg, Ph.D.
University of Alabama
Alabama
State
Pregnant and postpartum women in Alabama
Target Population
Lifestyle Modification
Focus
Project Goals and Relevance
Project Objectives:
This study explores the barriers and facilitators to implementing remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in Alabama. The goal is to improve maternal health outcomes by leveraging technology to enhance care delivery and management.
Target Population:
Pregnant and postpartum women in Alabama, particularly those from communities with limited healthcare resources and rural populations experiencing disparities in maternal healthcare access.
Relevance to Community:
HDP are a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S., with Alabama facing some of the highest rates of maternal health disparities. By addressing access gaps through RPM, this project aims to improve outcomes for at-risk women in areas with limited healthcare access.
Intervention/Approach
Strategies Used:
Identify implementation barriers for RPM through stakeholder interviews.
Assess RPM’s feasibility for managing HDP in rural areas and communities with limited healthcare access.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to co-design sustainable RPM programs.
ultural Relevance:
The project emphasizes community engagement to ensure RPM tools are tailored to the cultural and logistical needs of women in Alabama, including language accessibility, digital access and literacy, and affordability.
Expected Outcomes
- Improved Care Access: Increased use of RPM for early detection and management of HDP.
- Reduced Disparities: Improved maternal health outcomes among women in communities facing healthcare access barriers.
- Actionable Insights: Identification of best practices for integrating RPM into maternal health services.
- Scalability: A model for implementing RPM in similar high-risk populations.
Community Action Tips
- Monitor Your Blood Pressure: Pregnant women should check their blood pressure regularly, especially if at risk for HDP. (source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). “Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy.” ACOG Blood Pressure)
- Advocate for RPM: If available, ask your healthcare provider about RPM programs for pregnancy-related care. (source: Mayo Clinic. “What is Remote Patient Monitoring?” Mayo Clinic RPM)
- Stay Educated: Learn about the warning signs of HDP, such as headaches, swelling, and high blood pressure. (source: Preeclampsia Foundation. “Preeclampsia Symptoms.” Preeclampsia Foundation)
Recruitment Details
Participation Information:
The study is working with maternal health clinics in Alabama to gather feedback from providers and patients.
Eligibility Criteria:
Participants include pregnant or postpartum women and healthcare providers involved in managing HDP.
Women who are currently pregnant or have given birth in the past year with an HDP diagnosis of chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, or eclampsia are eligible to participate. If you are interested in this study, you can complete a brief eligibility screener or contact the research team.
Healthcare practitioners (MD, DO, CRNP, DNP, NP, or CNM) with experience managing HDP with their patients are eligible to participate. If you are interested in this study, you can complete a brief provider eligibility screener or contact the research team.
Contact Information:
For more information, please contact the research team at:
Not eligible? Visit the Preeclampsia Foundation for resources on managing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
