Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Cardiology (2)
- Cardiovascular Diseases (2)
- Diseases (2)
- Family Medicine (2)
- Medical Specialties (2)
-
- Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment (1)
- Anatomy (1)
- Cardiovascular System (1)
- Community Health (1)
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine (1)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition (1)
- Family Practice Nursing (1)
- Health Information Technology (1)
- Health and Medical Administration (1)
- Internal Medicine (1)
- Mental and Social Health (1)
- Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (1)
- Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment (1)
- Patient Safety (1)
- Public Health (1)
- Public Health and Community Nursing (1)
- Quality Improvement (1)
- Telemedicine (1)
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Patient Empowerment Project, Alison Cusmano
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Patient Empowerment Project, Alison Cusmano
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts
Hypertension is a public health issue estimated to affect 112 million adults by 2030. Primary care patients in an outpatient clinic in Southern California with elevated blood pressure readings in the office did not have an organized system for close follow-up. The purpose of this evidence-based project (EBP) was to educate patients on self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), diet interventions, and healthy weight loss to improve hypertension rates. Through these interventions, patients developed an understanding of their systolic and diastolic blood pressure goals. Nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and licensed vocational nurses screened for high …
Identifying Gaps In Follow-Up Care Among Adults In An Occupational Health Setting: A Retrospective Ebp Pilot, Ginny Meyerhuber, Msn, Rn
Identifying Gaps In Follow-Up Care Among Adults In An Occupational Health Setting: A Retrospective Ebp Pilot, Ginny Meyerhuber, Msn, Rn
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts
The Aim of this Evidence-Based Project (EBP) was to find a gap in care among adults working in a large financial institution who had the presence of elevated blood pressure at an onsite health clinic visit in the previous 3 years. Background: Screening for elevated blood pressure in an occupational health setting identified adults with one of the most common chronic medical conditions. Additionally, almost one-half of all adults in the United States have hypertension (HTN); a preventable risk factor for strokes and heart disease (Office of the Surgeon General, 2020). This Surgeon General’s report revealed that HTN control …
Identifying Opportunities For Implementing Home Blood Pressure Monitoring In Newly Diagnosed Or Worsening Hypertension At A Family Health Clinic, Catherine Liikala
Identifying Opportunities For Implementing Home Blood Pressure Monitoring In Newly Diagnosed Or Worsening Hypertension At A Family Health Clinic, Catherine Liikala
Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts
Abstract
The literature is clear that the diagnosis, treatment, and plan of care for hypertension in adults should rely, at least in part, on ambulatory blood pressure. Using in-office blood pressures alone risks inaccurate measurements and can result in inappropriate treatments. Many clinics, however, do not adhere to this recommendation and will fall back on clinic readings which puts the patient at risk of mismanaged hypertension and polypharmacy. This project was formulated to identify the extent to which hypertensive patients were diagnosed and managed without the use of home blood pressure monitoring in a small local community clinic. This …