Does a colour-coded blood pressure diary improve blood pressure control for patients in general practice: the CoCo trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insufficient blood pressure control is a frequent problem despite the existence of effective treatment. Insufficient adherence to self-monitoring as well as to therapy is a common reason. Blood pressure self-measurement at home (Home Blood Pressure Measurement, HBPM) has positive effects on treatment adherence and is helpful in achieving the target blood pressure. Only a few studies have investigated whether adherence to HBPM can be improved through simple measures resulting also in better blood pressure control.

Objective

Improvement of self-monitoring and improved blood pressure control by using a new colour-coded blood pressure diary.

Outcome

Primary outcome

Change in systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure 6 months after using the new colour-co

SUBMITTER: Steurer-Stey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2873272 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature