Assessment identifies barriers and facilitators in implementing self-measured blood pressure programs in community health centers, suggesting improved adoption strategies.
Key Points
Self-measured blood pressure programs showed barriers in staffing shortages and funding limitations for devices, indicating challenges to implementation.
A needs and assets assessment highlighted facilitators like existing hypertension guidelines and team member utilization, promoting better program adoption.
Leaders and healthcare providers provided insights via surveys and interviews, revealing organizational readiness and operational challenges.
Improving SMBP program adoption can enable better management of hypertension in community settings, emphasizing resource allocation for implementation.