Effectiveness and economic evaluation of community appropriate technique for hypertension promoting in the local areas / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To observe the effectiveness and economic evaluation of appropriate technique for hypertension in community.Methods Systematic management,behavioral intervention and drug intervention were promoted for a period of 2 years in the community and the related index changes were observed after 2 years.Results After promoting appropriate technique,the hypertension knowledge,skill level in medical staff were improved (P ＜ 0.01).The treatment rate,control rate of hypertension were higher than 2 years ago (P ＜ 0.01).The average monthly cost of hypertensive patients was reduced(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion It is effective to promote appropriate technique of hypertension in community.