Elevated blood pressure/hypertension Circulatory System Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
This is a single-blind randomised controlled trial of a CHEP-based leaflet/booklet and interactive patient self-management tools, including a blood pressure tracker, for patients with hypertension com
Sponsors
McMaster University (Canada)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients with elevated Blood Pressure (BP) (Systolic Blood Pressure [SBP] greater than 140 mmHg or greater than 130 mmHg if diabetic) who own or intend to purchase a home BP monitoring device 2. Patients will be either undergoing monitoring for a possible diagnosis of hypertension, or be uncontrolled hypertensives
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who do not own or intend to purchase a home BP monitoring device will be excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in blood pressure related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among patients with elevated blood pressure in family practice. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure will be measured in the family physicians office at baseline and exit visits. | — |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed