Key result
Blood pressure was measured at 95% of well-child visits compared to 69% of nonwell-child outpatient visits, with family practice clinics showing higher adherence than pediatric clinics (P<0.001).
Why the study?
What is the adherence rate to blood pressure measurement recommendations in pediatric primary care visits?
Cross-Sectional (n=103,693)
Yes
What is the adherence rate to blood pressure measurement recommendations in pediatric primary care visits?
Absolute Event Rate: 95% vs 69%
There is high compliance with routine blood pressure measurement recommendations in children, especially at well-child visits.
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High adherence at well-child visits supports guideline implementation; leaves open targeted efforts to raise rates at nonwell-child visits and in pediatric clinics.
Parker et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Pediatric primary care visits (n=103,693). Well-child visits vs. Nonwell-child visits was evaluated on Blood pressure measurement documented in the electronic health record. Blood pressure was measured at 95% of well-child visits compared to 69% of nonwell-child outpatient visits, with family practice clinics showing higher adherence than pediatric clinics (P<0.001).
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