Key result
Hypertension screening occurred during 35% of all ambulatory pediatric visits and 67% of preventive visits between 2000 and 2009, with higher rates in older and overweight/obese children.
Why the study?
How frequently is hypertension screening performed during ambulatory pediatric visits in the United States?
Population
Nationally representative sample of ambulatory pediatric visits in the United States from 2000 through 2009.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Screening gaps persist in pediatric ambulatory care; leaves open barriers to guideline implementation and need for targeted quality improvement.
Cross-Sectional
Yes
How frequently is hypertension screening performed during ambulatory pediatric visits in the United States?
Despite guidelines, blood pressure is not measured in a significant proportion of pediatric ambulatory and preventive visits, indicating a gap in routine hypertension screening.
Shapiro et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. Hypertension screening was evaluated on Frequency of hypertension screening during ambulatory pediatric visits. Hypertension screening occurred during 35% of all ambulatory pediatric visits and 67% of preventive visits between 2000 and 2009, with higher rates in older and overweight/obese children.
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