1. Improving cardiovascular control in a hypertensive population in primary care. Results from a staff training intervention
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Rebecka Quester, Staffan Björck, Karin Manhem, Jonatan Nåtman, Susanne Andersson, and Per Hjerpe
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blood pressure ,hypertension ,primary healthcare ,intervention ,nurse ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
AbstractObjective A pilot study to evaluate a staff training intervention implementing a nurse-led hypertension care model.Design and setting Clinical and laboratory data from all primary care centres (PCCs) in the Swedish region Västra Götaland (VGR), retrieved from regional registers. Intervention started 2018 in 11 PCCs. A total of 190 PCCs served as controls. Change from baseline was assessed 2 years after start of intervention.Intervention Training of selected personnel, primarily in drug choice, team-based care, measurement techniques, and use of standardized medical treatment protocols.Patients Hypertensive patients without diabetes or ischemic heart disease were included. The intervention and control groups contained approximately 10,000 and 145,000 individuals, respectively.Main outcome measures Blood pressure (BP)
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- 2024
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