Aim 1: The purpose of the study is to implement the Seventh Joint National Committee on the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension (JNC VII) recommendation for monthly visits for hypertensive patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) using a theoretically-informed, empirically grounded, multimodal quality improvement (QI) intervention. Aim 2: To improve BP control and reduce disparity in BP through implementation of monthly visits. Aim 3: To assess potential mediators and moderators of the intervention.
This study is a stepped wedged cluster randomized trial designed to improve management of uncontrolled blood pressure among patients in federally qualified health centers through the auspices of the the Clinical Directors Network Practice-Based Research Network (CDN PBRN).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
76
Providers will receive a series of trainings on what the JNC guidelines for treating uncontrolled hypertensives are and strategies for meeting those guidelines.
Number of office visits
Increase patient visit intensification for patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) until the BP is under control.
Time frame: Baseline and aniticipated at 1 year
Reduction in Blood Pressure
Providers patient panels will be assessed to understand any changes in blood pressure from baseline
Time frame: Baseline and anticipated at year
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