The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the adherence to European recommendations when ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is used in clinical practice taking account of ordering physician's qualification in two different periods of time, before and after publication of guidelines. There was no statistically significant difference between the periods in physicians' compliance to guidelines. From our observations, physicians appear to be independent in making decisions about care for their patients.
Are recommended indications for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring followed in clinical practice? / Pannarale, Giuseppe; R., Licitra; V., Basso; D., Mutone; F., Mirabelli; L., Gianturco; A., Pergolini; A., Madeo; Osborn, John Frederick; Gaudio, Carlo. - In: JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION. - ISSN 0950-9240. - 22:3(2008), pp. 240-242. [10.1038/sj.jhh.1002299]
Are recommended indications for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring followed in clinical practice?
PANNARALE, Giuseppe;OSBORN, John Frederick;GAUDIO, Carlo
2008
Abstract
The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the adherence to European recommendations when ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is used in clinical practice taking account of ordering physician's qualification in two different periods of time, before and after publication of guidelines. There was no statistically significant difference between the periods in physicians' compliance to guidelines. From our observations, physicians appear to be independent in making decisions about care for their patients.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
