Abstract:ObjectivesTo examine differences in blood pressure control using the 2006 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and the 2007 Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) standards.DesignCross-sectional study.Setting28 general practices located in Wandsworth, London.ParticipantsHypertensive patients aged 17 years and over.Main outcomes measuresPercentage of hypertensive patients classified as a hypertensive controlled patient (HCP) by each standard.Results79.5% of patients were classifi… Show more
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