Why the study?
Is providing all recommended care processes for blood pressure management cost-effective compared to current care in U.S. adults with hypertension?
Population
4,500 U.S. adults with hypertension from the Community Quality Index (CQI) study (1996-2002)
Comparison
Providing all recommended care processes for… vs Current care
Design
Other
Follow-up
2 years (modeled)
Authors
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Modest incremental costs for improved hypertension care support targeted evaluation; leaves open broad U.S. practice change, especially in severe cases.
Is providing all recommended care processes for blood pressure management cost-effective compared to current care in U.S. adults with hypertension?
Improving blood pressure management to attain treatment goals is associated with modest incremental costs, with better cost-effectiveness for moderate compared to severe hypertension.
Nuckols et al. (2011) studied this question.