Community-based multidisciplinary screening and intervention by pharmacists and nurses reduced BP in diabetes
QUESTION
Does a multidisciplinary screening and intervention programme by pharmacists and nurses reduce blood pressure (BP) in patients with diabetes and suboptimal BP control?
METHODS
Design:
randomised controlled trial (SCRIP-Hypertension [SCRIP-HTN]). ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00374270.
Allocation:
concealed.
Blinding:
blinded {data analysts}.*
Follow-up period:
24 weeks.
Setting:
14 community pharmacies in Alberta, Canada.
Patients:
227 patients (mean age 65 y, 60% men) with diabetes and BP >130/80 mm Hg on 2 screening visits 2 weeks apart. Exclusion criteria included current enrolment in other diabetes or hypertension trials, institutionalisation, and receipt of medication from a professional caregiver.
Intervention:
enhanced care (n = 115) or usual care (n = 112). Patients in the enhanced care group were assessed by a pharmacist–nurse team and …
