Atencion primaria
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
[Blood pressure measurement devices used in primary care office].
To know different blood pressure (BP) measurement devices used in primary care (PC). ⋯ In PC office, mercury sphygmomanometer is being used preferably and that aneroid manometers are still in use. Their utilization involves important bias in measurement process, so that electronic devices should be promoted.
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To investigate the behaviour of primary care (PC) physicians on inadequate hypertension control. ⋯ PC physicians behaviour was conservative in uncontrolled hypertension cases. Amongst the doctors who modified their behaviour, by inadequate blood pressure control, the change of drug was the decision most adopted.
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To study the process of referral from primary care in a health area in Madrid. The second objective was to evaluate the trends in the referral process. ⋯ The process of referral is similar to previous studies. Although people are more participative, have more information and the defensive medicine is increasing, the process of referral have not changed.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
[The DISEHTAC II study: diagnosis and follow-up of hypertension in Catalonia. comparison with 1996 data].
To evaluate the changes in the diagnosis and follow-up of hypertension, and in the evaluation of cardiovascular risk, in a population served by primary care centers in Catalonia (northeastern Spain). Management was evaluated with indicators published in the Guidelines for Hypertension for Primary Care (Guía de Hipertensión Arterial para la Atención Primaria). ⋯ Follow-up for hypertension in Catalonia has improved notably since 1996, but there was no improvement in the diagnosis of risk factors or in the integral evaluation of cardiovascular risk.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
[Effectiveness of an intervention to provide information to patients with hypertension as short text messages and reminders sent to their mobile phone (HTA-Alert)].
To analyze the effect of an intervention to provide information with mobile phone text messages to patients with hypertension on compliance with therapy for hypertension. ⋯ The telephone messaging intervention with alerts and reminders sent to mobile phones did not improve compliance with therapy in patients with hypertension.