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Project Number: | I01HX002109-01A2 |
| Title: | Self-management of blood pressure medication for hypertensive veterans |
| Principal Investigator: | Dena Rifkin |
| Location: | San Diego, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 52 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | August 2017 - July 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $243,947 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,219,498 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Anticipated Impact on Veterans’ Healthcare: Hypertension is the most common medical problem among US Veterans. Treatment is available and effective, but control rates remain under 75%. While blood pressure control has traditionally been achieved through sequential visits and medication changes initiated by providers during office-based care, self-monitoring and self-management of blood pressure medication is an important strategy that would empower Veterans to achieve better control of blood pre... |