Designing Health Center Self-Measured Blood Pressure Program Models to Improve Hypertension Control

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2024;35(3S):158-166.

Abstract

With the aim of achieving higher, equitable hypertension control rates, 350 nationwide federally qualified health centers implemented self-measured blood pressure programs (SMBP) over a three-year grant initiative. Various SMBP program designs with systematic processes, team-based care models, and culturally sensitive approaches with improved BP control are highlighted.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure Determination
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / prevention & control
  • Program Development
  • Self Care