Uptake and detection rate of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease detection program in primary care-a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in high-risk patients is a promising preventive strategy to anticipate the increasing burden of CMD. The Dutch guideline 'the prevention consultation' provides a framework for stepwise CMD risk assessment and detection in primary care. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of this program in terms of newly diagnosed CMD.

Methods

A cohort study among 30 934 patients, aged 45-70 years without known CMD or CMD risk factors, who were invited for the CMD detection program within 37 general practices. Patients filled out a CMD risk score (step 1), were referred for additional risk profiling in case of high risk (step 2) and received lifestyle advice and (pharmacological) treatment if indicated (st

SUBMITTER: Stol DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7292350 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature