HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Green B, Anderson M, Cook A, et al. 2014
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
e-Care for Heart Wellness: A Feasibility Trial to Decrease Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk.
Authors:
Green B, Anderson M, Cook A, Catz S, Fishman P, McClure J, Reid R
Journal:
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Year of publication:
2014
Volume:
46
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
368-377
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Aged 35-69 years with at least 2 years of enrollment and one primary care visit in the previous 2 years, BP >140 mmHg systolic or >90 mmHg diastolic at the most recent primary care visit, BMI >26, and Framingham CVD risk score between 10% and 25%.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with a history of CVD, diabetes, severe illnesses (e.g., renal failure or dementia), or illnesses that would make participation difficult (e.g., pregnancy, schizophrenia, or alcohol dependence) were excluded.
Research Purpose:
To evaluate whether a Web-based dietitian-led (WD) team care intervention was feasible and resulted in decreased BP, CVD risk, and weight compared to usual care (UC).
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
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