ASPIRE: Making self-measured blood pressure work for primary care patients

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What this research studies

This project develops and tests a practical toolkit that clinics can use to collect and act on patient self-measured blood pressure readings. It focuses on real-world primary care and uses clinic staff and existing systems to make SMBP data flow into the patient’s health record so providers can adjust treatment promptly. The team designed the toolkit with input from users and follows implementation science to overcome common barriers in under-resourced settings. A small randomized test previously showed higher SMBP engagement and better blood pressure control when the toolkit was used. The current grant aims to expand and sustain this approach across routine care.

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Where this research is happening

• Wake Forest University Health Sciences
  Winston-Salem, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Alkhatib, Rasha — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
• Study coordinator: Alkhatib, Rasha

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About this research

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