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Controlling Blood Pressure Among US Veterans; Evaluating VISN 1's PMC Note Tool
Abalaka, Valerie Abalaka, Valerie
Abalaka, Valerie
Abalaka, Valerie
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Abstract
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a prevalent chronic illness in approximately 45% of Americans and nonveterans compared to veterans who have a 65% higher chance of developing hypertension. Hypertension significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases, so controlling blood pressure is essential in managing and preventing these fatal diseases. Therefore, it is important to periodically screen patients for hypertension. The purpose of this project at the VA Hospital was to provide support and evaluate the organization wide 'Improving Veteran Blood Pressure Rate' project. This project was implemented as a preventative measure; to get a better understanding of Veteran's blood pressure tends to prevent future disease outcomes due to hypertension.
Title
Controlling Blood Pressure Among US Veterans; Evaluating VISN 1's PMC Note Tool
Date
2022-05-02
Subject
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Research
Analysis
Veterans
High blood pressure
Research
Analysis
Veterans
Material type
Abstract
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a prevalent chronic illness in approximately 45% of Americans and nonveterans compared to veterans who have a 65% higher chance of developing hypertension. Hypertension significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases, so controlling blood pressure is essential in managing and preventing these fatal diseases. Therefore, it is important to periodically screen patients for hypertension. The purpose of this project at the VA Hospital was to provide support and evaluate the organization wide 'Improving Veteran Blood Pressure Rate' project. This project was implemented as a preventative measure; to get a better understanding of Veteran's blood pressure tends to prevent future disease outcomes due to hypertension.