Effectiveness of multidisciplinary intervention on blood pressure control in primary health care: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Hypertension is a public health problem and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary program based on group and individual care versus group-only care, to promote blood pressure control in hypertensive patients in primary health care.

Methods: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

Effectiveness of pharmaceutical care at discharge in the emergency department: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patient education on pharmacological therapy may increase medication adherence and decrease hospitalizations. Our aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical care at emergency department discharge in patients with hypertension and/or diabetes.

Methods/design: This is a randomized controlled trial.