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Standardizing hypertension management in a primary care setting in India through a protocol based model.
Priyanka Satish1, Aditya Khetan2, Shyamsundar Raithatha3
1Department of Medicine, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Indian Heart Journal
|February 10, 2020
Summary
Hypertension control in India is poor due to treatment barriers. This study proposes a simplified, evidence-based model for better hypertension management in Indian healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Health Systems Management
Background:
- Hypertension is a major cause of mortality in India.
- Current hypertension control rates are critically low, even among treated patients.
- Barriers like therapeutic inertia and lack of systematic approaches hinder effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize evidence for a standardized, evidence-based hypertension management model.
- To adapt this model for the Indian context, emphasizing effectiveness, safety, and ease of use.
- To provide a practical framework for improving hypertension control across various healthcare levels.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of existing evidence on standardized hypertension management.
- Adaptation of a model to address specific Indian healthcare challenges and resources.
- Focus on creating a simplified, user-friendly approach for non-expert healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- A standardized model can improve hypertension control within healthcare systems.
- The adapted model is designed for broad applicability in India.
- The model facilitates better diagnosis, treatment goals, follow-up, and drug selection.
Conclusions:
- Standardized, evidence-based models are crucial for improving hypertension control in India.
- The proposed model offers a practical solution for practitioners, hospitals, and primary care settings.
- Implementation within the Ayushman Bharat initiative (including PHCs and HWCs) can enhance national hypertension management efforts.
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