Improving blood pressure management through team-based care
Facilitation of Team-based Care to Improve HTN Management and Outcomes
This study is looking at how working together as a team in your doctor's office can help people with high blood pressure get better care and stick to their treatment plans, especially in smaller practices that might need extra support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914032 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) by implementing team-based care strategies in primary care settings. It aims to address the barriers that prevent effective adoption of hypertension treatment guidelines, such as skepticism about recommendations and patient adherence issues. By fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, the project seeks to improve care coordination, medication adherence, and overall patient outcomes. The study will particularly target small to medium-sized independent primary care practices that often lack the resources to implement these strategies effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are managing hypertension and may benefit from enhanced care coordination.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hypertension or those who are already receiving optimal team-based care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better blood pressure control and improved cardiovascular health for patients with hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that team-based care is an effective strategy for improving blood pressure management, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation of evidence.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shelley, Donna R — New York University
- Study coordinator: Shelley, Donna R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.