What is the effect of team-based care on blood pressure control?
A number of studies have demonstrated that team-based care can have a positive effect on blood pressure control. In a randomized controlled trial, team-based care was found to have a significant effect on controlling hypertension compared to individual care. Physician-pharmacist collaboration was also shown to have a positive effect on 24-hour blood pressure control in another study. Furthermore, a community-based study found that a team-based care model, combined with a nurse and pharmacist, was effective in improving blood pressure management in patients with diabetes mellitus.