Key result
Pediatricians unfamiliar with The Fourth Report were more likely to feel uncomfortable caring for hypertensive patients than those familiar with it (54% vs 33%, P < .05).
Population
General pediatricians referring to an urban children's hospital
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Familiarity with hypertension guidelines may reduce discomfort among pediatricians; leaves open whether education improves care or outcomes.
Cross-Sectional
Absolute Event Rate: 54% vs 33%
p-value: p=< .05
There is substantial variability and discomfort among general pediatricians in managing pediatric hypertension, highlighting a gap between current practice and consensus recommendations.
Boneparth et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension in children and adolescents. Unfamiliarity with The Fourth Report vs. Familiarity with The Fourth Report was evaluated on Feeling uncomfortable with the care of hypertensive patients (p=< .05). Pediatricians unfamiliar with The Fourth Report were more likely to feel uncomfortable caring for hypertensive patients than those familiar with it (54% vs 33%, P < .05).
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