Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help
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A new study found that team-based care can significantly lower high blood pressure in patients. The study, which included 1,272 patients, showed that those receiving team-based treatment had a nearly 16 mm/Hg drop in systolic blood pressure after 18 months.
Researchers studied 1,272 patients with high blood pressure from 36 health centers in Louisiana and Mississippi. Patients received either team-based treatment or standard care. The team approach included blood pressure tracking, coaching on lifestyle changes, and medication reminders. After 18 months, patients receiving team-based care saw a significant drop in blood pressure. The study found that nearly 48% of the team-based treatment group got their blood pressure under 130 mm/Hg. Researchers hope to implement this approach in health centers nationwide to improve hypertension control.
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