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Interprofessional Team Improves Hypertension in African American Men
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
  • Vickie Pitman, East Tennessee State University
  • Jean C. Hemphill, East Tennessee State University
  • Yan Cao, East Tennessee State University
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Article
Publication Date
5-1-2023
Description

The purpose of this practice improvement project was to implement an interprofessional team process to increase hypertension control in African American men, aged 21 to 59 years, with newly diagnosed hypertension in a primary care setting. This collaborative interprofessional team-based approach included education, health coaching, and follow-up. The guidelines of the Eighth Joint National Committee guided treatment. Systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure improved after implementation. Culturally appropriate interprofessional practice models acknowledge African American men as full participants in their health care team.

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Vickie Pitman, Jean C. Hemphill and Yan Cao. "Interprofessional Team Improves Hypertension in African American Men" The Journal for Nurse Practitioners Vol. 19 Iss. 5 (2023) p. 1 - 5
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jean-hemphill/85/