Improving medication adherence for patients with high blood pressure using electronic health records.
Addressing antihypertensive medication adherence through EHR-enabled teamlets in primary care - Resubmission - 1
This study is looking to help people with high blood pressure who might not be taking their medications as they should, by using health records to find those patients and then having trained assistants talk to them during their doctor visits to understand their challenges and offer personalized support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080869 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the common issue of medication nonadherence among patients with hypertension, which can lead to serious health complications. By utilizing electronic health record (EHR) data linked to pharmacies, the study will automatically identify patients who may not be taking their antihypertensive medications as prescribed. Trained medical assistants will then engage with these patients during their primary care visits to assess barriers to adherence and provide tailored health coaching. This approach seeks to enhance patient support and improve blood pressure management in a real-world clinical setting.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with hypertension who may struggle with adhering to their prescribed medication regimens.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with hypertension or those who consistently adhere to their medication may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better medication adherence, resulting in improved blood pressure control and reduced cardiovascular risks for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions involving health coaching can effectively improve medication adherence, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blecker, Saul B. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Blecker, Saul B.
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.