Blood Pressure (BP) Visit Intensification Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Pressure Cardiovascular Diseases Hypertension Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

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).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Federally Qualified Health Center in the Clinic Directors Network, Practice Champion, Electronic Medical Record System

Exclusion criteria

Clinicians who have been at the practice less than 6 months, Practices planning to change Electronic Medical Record systems within the next 6 months

Treatment and study plan

JNC guideline training

Behavioral

Providers will receive a series of trainings on what the JNC guidelines for treating uncontrolled hypertensives are and strategies for meeting those guidelines.

Primary outcomes

Number of office visits

Time frame: Baseline and aniticipated at 1 year

Increase patient visit intensification for patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) until the BP is under control.

Secondary outcomes

Reduction in Blood Pressure

Time frame: Baseline and anticipated at year

Providers patient panels will be assessed to understand any changes in blood pressure from baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Rochester

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Registry information

Official study title

A Multimodal Quality Improvement Intervention Using the JNC Guidelines to Promote Control of Patients' BP in Federally Qualified Health Centers

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 16, 2014
Registry last updated: Jul 31, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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