2014
Optimizing linkage and retention to hypertension care in rural Kenya (LARK hypertension study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Vedanthan R, Kamano JH, Naanyu V, Delong AK, Were MC, Finkelstein EA, Menya D, Akwanalo CO, Bloomfield GS, Binanay CA, Velazquez EJ, Hogan JW, Horowitz CR, Inui TS, Kimaiyo S, Fuster V. Optimizing linkage and retention to hypertension care in rural Kenya (LARK hypertension study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2014, 15: 143. PMID: 24767476, PMCID: PMC4113229, DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlack PeopleBlood PressureCell PhoneClinical ProtocolsCommunicationCommunity Health ServicesCommunity Health WorkersCost-Benefit AnalysisHealth BehaviorHealth Care CostsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansHypertensionKenyaMotivational InterviewingPatient CompliancePatientsProfessional-Patient RelationsResearch DesignRural Health ServicesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsCommunity health workersHypertension careBlood pressureHealth workersHypertensive individualsMethods/designThis studyCo-primary outcome measuresNon-communicable disease managementHypertension care programDisability-adjusted life yearsSystolic blood pressureOne-year changeHealth Belief ModelCost-effectiveness analysisUsual careMiddle-income countriesHypertension managementHypertension treatmentControl rateRisk factorsOutcome measuresDesignThis studyBehavioral communication strategyCare programLife yearsNurse Management of Hypertension in Rural Western Kenya: Implementation Research to Optimize Delivery
Vedanthan R, Kamano JH, Horowitz CR, Ascheim D, Velazquez EJ, Kimaiyo S, Fuster V. Nurse Management of Hypertension in Rural Western Kenya: Implementation Research to Optimize Delivery. Annals Of Global Health 2014, 80: 5-12. PMID: 24751560, PMCID: PMC4036099, DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2013.12.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRural western KenyaNurse managementBlood pressureNoncommunicable disease managementSystolic blood pressurePrimary outcome measureLong-term treatmentWestern KenyaHypertensive patientsHypertensive individualsMiddle-income countriesHypertension managementHypertension treatmentControl rateRisk factorsHypertensionOutcome measuresOptimize deliveryFull-time equivalentsEffectiveness of strategiesImplementation researchNursesDisease managementFeasibility testingRecord-keeping tool
2008
The design of an observational study of hypertension management, adherence and pressure control in Blood Pressure Success Zone Program participants
Payne K, J. J, Daley W, Khan Z, Ishak K, Stark K, Purkayastha D, Flack J, Velázquez E, Nesbitt S, Morisky D, Califf R, Committee F. The design of an observational study of hypertension management, adherence and pressure control in Blood Pressure Success Zone Program participants. International Journal Of Clinical Practice 2008, 62: 1313-1321. PMID: 18647193, PMCID: PMC2658016, DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2008.01840.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntihypertensive medicationsObservational studyInteractive voice response systemPressure controlUsual care visitsBlood pressure controlLongitudinal observational studyHealth education programsUsual careCare visitsEligible subjectsTreatment satisfactionHypertension managementPatient satisfactionStudy completionHealthcare databasesVoice response systemProgram participantsMedicationsStudy designPhysiciansAdherenceProgram enrollmentEnrollmentNationwide initiative
2004
Rationale and design of the avoiding cardiovascular events through combination therapy in patients living with systolic hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trial
Jamerson K, Bakris G, Wun C, Dahlöf B, Lefkowitz M, Manfreda S, Pitt B, Velazquez E, Weber M. Rationale and design of the avoiding cardiovascular events through combination therapy in patients living with systolic hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trial. American Journal Of Hypertension 2004, 17: 793-801. PMID: 15363822, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.05.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystolic Hypertension (ACCOMPLISH) trialCardiovascular eventsBlood pressureHypertension trialsCombination therapyOptimal BP controlPrimary study endpointCalcium channel blockersClass of drugsBP controlCardiovascular outcomesHypertensive patientsPrimary endpointCardiovascular mortalityStudy endpointACE inhibitorsHypertension managementFirst patientClinical eventsAntihypertensive combinationsRisk factorsSuch therapyRecent guidelinesDrug classesVasculoprotective properties