Key result
A review of 20 studies found that cardiovascular disease management programs in managed care populations showed promising results, though limited by non-experimental designs and unstandardized outcomes.
Why the study?
Do cardiovascular disease management programs improve clinical and economic outcomes in managed care populations?
Population
20 studies in managed care populations with cardiovascular disease
Comparison
Cardiovascular disease management programs vs Before-after comparisons or standard care
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports hypothesis-generating pilots; leaves open routine adoption pending rigorous RCTs with standardized outcomes.
Do cardiovascular disease management programs improve clinical and economic outcomes in managed care populations?
Cardiovascular disease management programs show promising results in managed care populations, but the evidence base is limited by poor study designs and heterogeneous outcome measures.
Sheta Ara (2004) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease (CHF, hypertension, hyperlipidemia-CAD). Cardiovascular disease management programs was evaluated. A review of 20 studies found that cardiovascular disease management programs in managed care populations showed promising results, though limited by non-experimental designs and unstandardized outcomes.
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