Abstract
Background There is a presumption that, for patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP), early follow-up, that is, within 4 weeks of an elevated reading, improves BP control. However, data are lacking regarding effective interventions for increasing clinician frequency of follow-up visits and whether such interventions improve BP control. Methods/design Blood Pressure Visit Intensification Study in Treatment involves a multimodal approach to improving intensity of follow-up in 12 community health centers using a stepped wedge study design. Discussion The study will inform effective interventions for increasing frequency of follow-up visits among patients with uncontrolled BP and determine whether increasing follow-up frequency is associated with better BP control.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1202-1210 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American Heart Journal |
Volume | 170 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine