Martha B. Adams

TL;DR: There was a trend towards higher precision that needs to be investigated in a larger study to determine if PICO can improve the relevancy of search results, and this pilot study could not demonstrate a statistically significant difference between the search protocols.

TL;DR: More than 40% of Americans with hypertension have adequate blood pressure control as mentioned in this paper. But, less than half of those with hypertension are diagnosed with hypertension, and less than 20% have adequate BP control.

TL;DR: Evaluating a randomized controlled trial involving a tailored behavioral intervention conducted to improve blood pressure control and finding the intervention is easily implemented and is designed to enhance adherence with prescribed hypertension regimen is important.

TL;DR: It was found that telegenetics cost less than in-person counseling, with high satisfaction among those who attended, and this study provides support for future randomized trials comparing multiple service delivery models on longer-term psychosocial and behavioral outcomes.

TL;DR: This study is the first to combine both a tailored behavioral self-management intervention and self-monitoring home blood pressure intervention to improve blood pressure control among patients in a primary care setting.