The Standardization of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project.

Current guidelines recommend the use of home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) to screen for and manage hypertension. In this study, a quality improvement project was designed to standardize the use of HBPM in a primary care setting and demonstrate improved blood pressure outcomes. Initial systolic and diastolic values were compared to averages from patient logs.

Implementation of a lifestyle program in primary care by nurse practitioners.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation process and participant satisfaction with a lifestyle program provided by nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care to adults at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to enhanced standard care.

Data Sources: A mixed-method clinical trial design was used (n= 58). NPs were interviewed prior to beginning the program, at 3 months, and at completion of the program.