Electronic Health Records for Population Health Management: Comparison of Electronic Health Record-Derived Hypertension Prevalence Measures Against Established Survey Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for mortality globally. Uncontrolled hypertension is associated with excess morbidity and mortality, and nearly one-half of individuals with hypertension do not have the condition under control. Data from electronic health record (EHR) systems may be useful for community hypertension surveillance, filling a gap in local public health departments' community health assessments and supporting the public health data modernization initiatives currently underway. To identify patients with hypertension, computable phenotypes are required. These phenotypes leverage available data elements-such as vitals measurements and medications-to identify patients diagnosed with hypertension. However, there are multiple methodologies for creati

SUBMITTER: Allen KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973965 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature