Pediatric High Blood Pressure Recognition Associated With Electronic Decision Support: A Cohort Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric high blood pressure (BP) predicts future cardiovascular disease events. High BP is improperly measured, underrecognized, and undermanaged especially in disadvantaged populations. In a large, diverse, academic pediatric practice, we detail the associations of a comprehensive initiative with high BP provider recognition.

Methods

A comprehensive BP initiative was promulgated including (1) retraining providers and staff on BP management; (2) deploying equipment at 55+ sites; and (3) electronic decision support tool alerting staff and clinicians and suggesting management. During the 14-month preintervention and 14-month postintervention periods, data on BP and patient characteristics were collected. The outcome was incident BP recognition defined as any of th

SUBMITTER: Zachariah JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578764 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature