| Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
|---|---|
| Benefits | Convenient, cost-effective, widely available, can be used over time |
| Risks, harm, cost | Risk of inaccurate diagnosis. Unclear what norms or schedule should be used. Few validated devices in children, and cuff sizes are limited |
| Benefit–harm assessment | Benefits outweigh harm when used as an adjunctive measurement technique |
| Intentional vagueness | None |
| Role of patient preferences | Patients may find home BP more convenient and accessible than office or ambulatory BP |
| Exclusions | None |
| Strength | Moderate recommendation |
| Key references | 159,221–225,227,230 |
| Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
|---|---|
| Benefits | Convenient, cost-effective, widely available, can be used over time |
| Risks, harm, cost | Risk of inaccurate diagnosis. Unclear what norms or schedule should be used. Few validated devices in children, and cuff sizes are limited |
| Benefit–harm assessment | Benefits outweigh harm when used as an adjunctive measurement technique |
| Intentional vagueness | None |
| Role of patient preferences | Patients may find home BP more convenient and accessible than office or ambulatory BP |
| Exclusions | None |
| Strength | Moderate recommendation |
| Key references | 159,221–225,227,230 |