- Pharmacists and community health workers have the best success rates in helping patients with high blood pressure control their hypertension, according to a new Tulane University study.
- The study analyzed data from 100 hypertension trials and found that pharmacist-led interventions resulted in the greatest reductions in blood pressure, followed by community health workers.
- Interventions in clinical and community settings can effectively treat hypertension, particularly in communities facing financial and geographical barriers to healthcare access.
- Pharmacist-led interventions saw an average reduction of 7.3 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, while community health workers saw a 7.1 mmHg drop.
- The study emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach involving various healthcare professionals, like pharmacists and community health workers, in helping patients achieve their blood pressure treatment goals.
Source link
Pharmacists, Public Health & Prevention, Community Health Workers, Hypertension Interventions