Journal article
Pediatrician Adherence to Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of High Blood Pressure
The Journal of pediatrics, Vol.242, pp.12-17.e1
03/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.11.008
PMID: 34774574
Abstract
To assess pediatrician adherence to the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics' clinical practice guideline for high blood pressure (BP).
Pediatric primary care practices (n = 59) participating in a quality improvement collaborative submitted data for patients with high BP measured between November 2018 and January 2019. Baseline data included patient demographics, BP, body mass index (BMI), and actions taken. Logistic regression was used to test associations between patient BP level and BMI with provider adherence to guidelines (BP measurement, counseling, follow-up, evaluation).
A total of 2677 patient charts were entered for analysis. Only 2% of patients had all BP measurement steps completed correctly, with fewer undergoing 3-limb and ambulatory BP measurement. Overall, 46% of patients received appropriate weight, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling. Follow-up for high BP was recommended or scheduled in 10% of encounters, and scheduled at the appropriate interval in 5%. For patients presenting with their third high BP measurement, 10% had an appropriate diagnosis documented, 2% had appropriate screening laboratory tests conducted, and none had a renal ultrasound performed. BMI was independently associated with increased odds of counseling, but higher BP was associated with lower odds of counseling. Higher BP was independently associated with an increased likelihood of documentation of hypertension.
In this multisite study, adherence to the 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics' guideline for high BP was low. Given the long-term health implications of high BP in childhood, it is important to improve primary care provider recognition and management.
ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03783650.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Pediatrician Adherence to Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of High Blood Pressure
- Creators
- Corinna J. Rea - Boston Children's HospitalTammy M. Brady - Johns Hopkins MedicineDavid G. Bundy - Medical University of South CarolinaMoonseong Heo - Clemson UniversityElissa Faro - University of IowaKimberly Giuliano - Cleveland ClinicBeatrice Goilav - Children's Hospital at MontefiorePeterkaye Kelly - Children's Hospital at MontefioreKelly Orringer - Michigan MedicineBeth A. Tarini - George Washington UniversityKatherine Twombley - Medical University of South CarolinaMichael L. Rinke - Children's Hospital at Montefiore
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of pediatrics, Vol.242, pp.12-17.e1
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.11.008
- PMID
- 34774574
- ISSN
- 0022-3476
- eISSN
- 1097-6833
- Grant note
- HS026239 / Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (https://doi.org/10.13039/100000133)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/2022
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; General Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984359770502771
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