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Implementation of Strategies to Recognize and Control Hypertension in a Multispecialty Clinic, Montana, 2012-2013.

Authors :
Wall J
McLaury MM
Gohdes D
Oser CS
Fogle CC
Helgerson SD
Harwell TS
Source :
Preventing chronic disease [Prev Chronic Dis] 2015 Jul 30; Vol. 12, pp. E119. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 30.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Benefis Medical Group, in Great Falls, Montana, improved identification and treatment of hypertension through multifaceted interventions. The interventions included adopting policies for collection of vital signs, enhancing system-level reporting capability, tracking patients for the registry, and conducting patient outreach activities. From baseline to follow-up (December 2012 through September 2013), the percentage of patients with a documented blood pressure increased from 67% to 80%, the percentage diagnosed with hypertension increased from 16% to 36%, and the percentage with blood pressure control increased from 41% to 64%. Benefis Medical Group plans to sustain the successful evidence-based strategies that were adopted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1545-1151
Volume :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Preventing chronic disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26226066
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd12.150116