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How can we reduce hypertension?
Supporting the Hypertension Disparities Reduction Program to improve health outcomes
Challenge
Although blood pressure control has been improving in the general community, research has not fully addressed patients in subgroups more burdened by health problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension.
Achieving control of hypertension is challenging for both clinicians and patients, particularly given the social determinants of health that may influence outcomes.
The Hypertension Disparities Reduction Program is a research partnership between the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study efforts to improve health outcomes.
Solution
Two community-based studies tested implementation strategies to help more communities manage their condition and improve hypertension control.
Each study compared blood pressure control interventions designed and implemented with input from patients and other stakeholders.
Westat supported the partnership activities as the research coordinating unit. Key responsibilities included hosting the steering committee and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) meetings for NHLBI and PCORI.
Results
This cooperative agreement furthers the understanding of practice- and community-based interventions to address health outcomes.
Focus Areas
Clinical Research Public Health Real-World Data and EvidenceCapabilities
Partnership Engagement Technical Assistance-
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