Table 1

Measures used in the trial and timeline

Measures

Baseline

2

wks

3 1/2

mnths

6 1/2

mnths

8

mnths

9

mnths


Physiological measures

- Office BP measurements

X

X

X

X

- Height, weight, BMI

X

X

- Hip and waist size

X

X

Self-reporting measures

- Patient demographics

X

- Additional cardiovascular risk factors (physical activity, smoking, alcohol, sodium intake)

X

X

- Medication adherence

X

X

X

X

- Adherence to lifestyle recommendations

X

X

X

X

- Perceptions of HTN

X

X

- Perceptions of medication

X

X

- Self efficacy

X

X

- Experience of social support in HTN management

X

X

- Satisfaction with care

X

X

- Discrimination

X

X

- Perceived stress

X

X

Pharmacy data

- Refill dates

X

X

X

X

Chart data

- Prescribed medication

X

- Prescribed lifestyle measures

X

- Co-morbidity

X

Process data

- Registration office visits, patient drop-out

X

X

X

X

X

- Patients interviews

X


Haafkens et al. BMC Health Services Research 2009 9:193   doi:10.1186/1472-6963-9-193

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