What are the benefits of a team-based approach to ASCVD prevention?
A team-based approach to ASCVD prevention can result in significant improvements in patient outcomes, often meeting patient needs better than standard care, especially in low-resource settings and among vulnerable populations. RCTs and systematic reviews with meta-analyses have demonstrated greater reduction of ASCVD risk with team-based care than with usual care in patients with hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Additionally, successful interventions that have used team-based care include telehealth monitoring, follow-up support aids, and patient education.