Why the study?
Does a large-scale hypertension program improve hypertension control in adults diagnosed with hypertension?
Does a large-scale hypertension program improve hypertension control in adults diagnosed with hypertension?
A comprehensive hypertension program incorporating registries, performance metrics, and single-pill combination pharmacotherapy is associated with significantly improved blood pressure control.
May support adoption of structured hypertension programs; leaves open causality and generalizability pending randomized trials.
Among adults diagnosed with hypertension, implementation of a large-scale hypertension program was associated with a significant increase in hypertension control compared with state and national control rates. Key elements of the program included a comprehensive hypertension registry, development and sharing of performance metrics, evidence-based guidelines, medical assistant visits for blood pressure measurement, and single-pill combination pharmacotherapy.
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