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BMJ Publishing Group, BMJ, 7515(331), p. 493, 2005

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.38558.393669.e0

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Targets and self monitoring in hypertension: randomised controlled trial and cost effectiveness analysis

Journal article published in 2005 by Oakes Ra, R. J. McManus, A. Roalfe, J. Mant ORCID, R. A. Oakes, S. Bryan, Helen M. Pattison, F. D. Richard Hobbs
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess whether blood pressure control in primary care could be improved with the use of patient held targets and self monitoring in a practice setting, and to assess the impact of these on health behaviours, anxiety, prescribed antihypertensive drugs, patients' preferences, and costs. DESIGN: Randomised controlled trial. SETTING: Eight general practices in south Birmingham. PARTICIPANTS: 441 people receiving treatment in primary care for hypertension but not controlled below the target of