Multifaceted intervention beneficial for low-income patients with hypertension
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A multifaceted intervention has been shown to be effective in reducing systolic blood pressure in low-income patients with hypertension. The IMPACTS-BP trial found a 6.4 mm Hg greater drop in systolic BP compared to standard care after 18 months.
Researchers conducted a study on low-income patients with hypertension in Louisiana and Mississippi. They used a team-based approach, including protocol-based intensive BP management and auditing, health coaching, and home BP monitoring. The study found a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure levels compared to standard care. The intervention group had a mean drop of 15.5 mm Hg in systolic BP, while the control group had a mean drop of 9.1 mm Hg. More patients in the intervention group achieved a systolic BP of less than 120 mm Hg and less than 130 mm Hg. The study suggests that this type of intervention can be effective in reducing blood pressure in low-income patients.
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