BMC Public Health (Oct 2006)

Beyond inpatient and outpatient care: alternative model for hypertension management

  • Rumsfeld John S,
  • Ho P Michael

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-6-257
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 1
p. 257

Abstract

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Abstract Hypertension is a major contributor to worldwide cardiovascular mortality, however, only one-third of patients with hypertension have their blood pressure treated to guideline recommended levels. To improve hypertension control, there may need to be a fundamental shift in care delivery, one that is population-based and simultaneously addresses patient, provider and system barriers. One potential approach is home-based disease management, based on the triad of home monitoring, team care, and patient self-care. Although there may be challenges to achieving the vision of home-based disease management, there are tremendous potential benefits of such an approach for reducing the global burden of cardiovascular disease.