Formation of community-based hypertension practice networks: success, obstacles, and lessons learned

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2014 Jun;16(6):393-7. doi: 10.1111/jch.12310. Epub 2014 Mar 26.

Abstract

Community-based practice networks for research and improving the quality of care are growing in size and number but have variable success rates. In this paper, the authors review recent efforts to initiate a community-based hypertension network modeled after the successful Outpatient Quality Improvement Network (O'QUIN) project, located at the Medical University of South Carolina. Key lessons learned and new directions to be explored are highlighted.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Community Health Services / methods*
  • Community Networks / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / therapy*
  • Program Development*
  • Quality Improvement*