Hypertension Management Through Patient Education
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The Shands Jacksonville Patient-Centered Medical Home Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Education Model: Evaluation Summary1
Hypertension—also known as high blood pressure—is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but can be prevented or controlled through proper health education, improved self-management practices, and increased access to care and treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a pre-evaluation assessment and identified the Shands Jacksonville Patient-Centered Me...
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