Pharmacists delivering hypertension care services: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community-based models of care with the involvement of pharmacists and other nonphysician healthcare professionals can help improve blood pressure (BP) control. We aimed to synthesize the evidence of effectiveness of pharmacist interventions on BP among patients with hypertension.

Methods

We performed systematic searches to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of pharmacist interventions on BP among outpatients (latest search, March 2024). The effect on systolic and diastolic BP change or BP control were pooled using random effects model. Subgroup analysis for the types of pharmacist interventions and healthcare settings were performed. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2. The protocol was registered in

SUBMITTER: Gastens V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11949927 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature