Implementation of Strategies to Recognize and Control Hypertension in a Multispecialty Clinic, Montana, 2012-2013.
Implementation of Strategies to Recognize and Control Hypertension in a Multispecialty Clinic, Montana, 2012-2013.
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DOI:
10.5888/pcd12.150116
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发表时间:
2015-07-30
影响因子:
5.5
通讯作者:
Harwell TS
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作者:
Wall J;McLaury MM;Gohdes D;Oser CS;Fogle CC;Helgerson SD;Harwell TS
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.