Authors: Thomas Hinneh, Hosea Boakye, Faith Metlock, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe, Suratsawadee Kruahong, Samuel Byiringiro, Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of team-based care interventions led by non-physician healthcare providers in improving blood pressure (BP) outcomes for adults with hypertension in Africa. Out of 3,375 records screened, 33 studies (16 randomized controlled trials and 17 pre-post studies) were included. The findings showed that team-based care interventions reduced systolic BP by an average of 3.91 mm Hg. Interventions involving community health workers had a slightly higher reduction of 4.43 mm Hg. Despite these positive results, the overall certainty of the evidence was rated low. The study suggests that team-based care can be beneficial in managing hypertension in Africa and should be implemented across various healthcare settings.
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Resource Topic: Hypertension
Resource Type: Review
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
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