Key result
A literature review reveals a lack of robust evidence regarding the effectiveness of nurse-led hypertension management in primary care, highlighting the need for randomized controlled trials.
Why the study?
Does nurse-led blood pressure management improve blood pressure control in people with high blood pressure in primary care?
Does nurse-led blood pressure management improve blood pressure control in people with high blood pressure in primary care?
There is currently a lack of robust evidence supporting nurse-led hypertension management in primary care, highlighting the need for randomized controlled trials.
Adequate treatment of high blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and other cardiovascular events, but current treatment in UK general practice is often inadequate. Nurse-led management of people with high blood pressure could lead to improvements due to strict adherence to protocols, agreed target blood pressure, better prescribing and compliance, and regular follow-up. However, a review of the literature shows a lack of robust evidence of the effectiveness of nurse-led hypertension management in primary care. There is a clear need for randomized controlled trials to see if nurse-led management is associated with better blood pressure control than routine care.
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Oakeshott et al. (2003) conducted a review in High blood pressure. Nurse-led blood pressure management vs. Routine care was evaluated on Blood pressure control. A literature review reveals a lack of robust evidence regarding the effectiveness of nurse-led hypertension management in primary care, highlighting the need for randomized controlled trials.
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