Key result
Facilities with higher rates of meeting the current blood pressure threshold measure (<140/90 mm Hg) had significantly higher rates of potential overtreatment (P < .001).
Cohort (n=977,282)
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p-value: p=<0.001
High rates of achieving strict blood pressure thresholds in diabetic patients are directly associated with potential overtreatment, suggesting that clinical action measures may promote more appropriate care.
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May signal overtreatment risk from strict BP metrics; leaves open whether quality measures need safety thresholds.
Eve A. Kerr (2012) conducted a cohort in Diabetes Mellitus (n=977,282). Meeting current blood pressure threshold measure (<140/90 mm Hg) vs. Lower rates of meeting the threshold measure was evaluated on Potential overtreatment (p=<0.001). Facilities with higher rates of meeting the current blood pressure threshold measure (<140/90 mm Hg) had significantly higher rates of potential overtreatment (P < .001).
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