| Autor: |
Stahl, Sidney M., Kelley, Charles R., Neill, Peggy J., Grim, Clarence E., Mamlin, Joseph |
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| Zdroj: |
American Journal of Public Health; Jul1984, Vol. 74 Issue 7, p704-709, 6p |
| Abstrakt: |
This research reports level of blood pressure control and ability to maintain newly discovered hypertensives in a municipal hospital setting by use of family- and self-monitored home blood pressure units. Three hundred ninety-six patients were randomized into family- anti self-monitored blood pressure groups and a control group. Findings indicate that the use of either self- or family-read cuffs is effective in the first six months of treatment in lowering blood pressures. The data are suggestive of a beneficial effect of the use of cuffs for up to 18 months; however, with additional time in the study, no differences in the level of blood pressure control could be demonstrated between groups. The use of family-monitored blood pressure cuffs produces a lower drop-out rate than does the use of no cuff. The effect on drop outs is substantial for the first year of treatment, but beyond 12 months, the family-read cuff is also more effective than no cuff in reducing drop outs. (Am J Public Health 1984: 74:704-709.) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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