Type of change reported | N | % |
---|---|---|
More home monitoring/more home monitors available for patients | 19 | 26.4 |
Increased role of HCA (for example, HCA-led clinics, reviews/check-ups by HCAs) | 14 | 19.4 |
Increased role of nurses (for example, nurse-led clinics) | 12 | 16.7 |
Updated protocol to fit with NICE guidelines | 7 | 9.7 |
More diagnosis by ABPM | 5 | 7.0 |
Increased role of pharmacist (setting up pharmacist-led clinics) | 3 | 4.2 |
6-monthly check-up changed to annual check-up | 2 | 2.8 |
Othera | 10 | 13.9 |
↵a ‘Other’ includes change in first-line drugs, increased administrative support, and adoption of lower or different targets for comorbidities, for example, diabetes. ABPM = ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. HCA = healthcare assistant. NICE = National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.