Comparison of blood pressure measurements using an automated blood pressure device in community pharmacies and physicians’ offices

INTERVENTION: Five family physician offices mailed invitations to their patients aged 65 years and older to participate in the trial. Eligible and consenting adults are randomly allocated to one of two blood pressure measurement sequences: pharmacy/physician?s office/pharmacy or physician?s office/pharmacy/physician?s office. Automated blood pressure devices (BpTRU) are used in both settings. CONDITION: Hypertension and related diseases ; Circulatory System ; Essential (primary) hypertension PRIMARY OUTCOME: After trial participants attended the first session to have their blood pressure measured, they were asked to come to the next two visits with less than a week between visits. The mean time interval to complete the three BP measurements for Arm A versus Arm B did not significantly differ (Arm A = 11.1 days versus Arm B = 11.8 days (p=0.36)). SECONDARY OUTCOME: No secondary outcome measures INCLUSION CRITERIA: Community dwelling adults aged 65 years and older registered with five family physicians