Hypertension control rates are still inadequate in the U.S. and Los Angeles County. To address this, QueensCare Health Centers launched a team-based hypertension management program led by clinical pharmacists. The program tackled barriers at the system, provider, and patient levels. Strategies included integrating self-monitored blood pressure data into electronic health … [Read more...] about Testing an Innovative Approach to Improve Hypertension Management at a Federally Qualified Health Center
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Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
This study in Eastern Uganda explored the feasibility of Village Health Teams (VHTs) in screening for hypertension (HTN) among adults. Trained VHTs successfully screened 5,215 individuals, revealing a 22.4% prevalence of HTN. Their blood pressure measurements showed high agreement with health professionals. Despite this, only 23.8% of those identified with HTN accepted … [Read more...] about Feasibility of Community-based Hypertension Screening and Referral by Village Health Teams in Eastern Uganda: a Quasi-experimental Study
Effectiveness of a Population Health Intervention on Disparities in Hypertension Control: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
Disparities in hypertension control exist across race, ethnicity, and language in the U.S. This study at 15 clinics tested if an intervention could improve hypertension control and reduce these disparities.Primary Care Clinics (PCPs) used an equity dashboard, conducted equity huddles with Population Health Coordinators (PHCs), and received support from Community Health Workers … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of a Population Health Intervention on Disparities in Hypertension Control: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
This study aimed to address high blood pressure (BP) in remote communities of Uganda by training community health workers (CHWs) to screen and educate residents. In 42 randomly selected villages, CHWs measured BP and invited adults for screening. Those with high BP joined support groups for self-management and lifestyle education. Among 2,016 participants, 28.3% had high BP, … [Read more...] about Group-based Education and monitoring program delivered by community health workers to improve control of high blood pressure in island districts of lake victoria, Uganda
Utilizing Group Model Building to Identify Barriers and Facilitators of Hypertension Management in Primary Health Care, China
This project used Group Model Building (GMB) to identify barriers and facilitators in managing hypertension in primary health care in China. Fourteen key stakeholders participated in a workshop to plot and discuss factors affecting hypertension management, resulting in the identification of 26 influencing factors. These factors were categorized into three levels: institutional, … [Read more...] about Utilizing Group Model Building to Identify Barriers and Facilitators of Hypertension Management in Primary Health Care, China