Key result
Mean overall physician adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines was modest at 53.5%, with nonadherence rated as justifiable for only 6.6% of failed criteria.
Why the study?
What is the rate of physician adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines in community-based clinics?
Population
Patients with uncontrolled hypertension in 6 community-based clinics
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Modest adherence in community clinics signals implementation gaps; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Observational
Yes
What is the rate of physician adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines in community-based clinics?
Physician adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines in community clinics is modest (53.5%), and most nonadherence is not justifiable.
Ardery et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Uncontrolled hypertension. Adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines was evaluated on Guideline adherence using 22 criteria. Mean overall physician adherence to JNC 7 hypertension guidelines was modest at 53.5%, with nonadherence rated as justifiable for only 6.6% of failed criteria.