Services available for blood pressure monitoring
| Service | 2015 survey (N= 291), (n) % [95% CI] | 2011 survey (N= 557), (n) % [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic measurement by GP | (248) 85 [81 to 89] | – |
| Clinic measurement by nurse/allied healthcare professional | (250) 86 [81 to 89] | – |
| Ambulatory monitors for 24-hour measurement | (239) 82 [77 to 86] | – |
| Monitors to lend to patients | (134) 46 [40 to 52] | (191) 34 [30 to 38] |
| Patient training for self-monitoring | (114) 39 [34 to 45] | (171) 31 [27 to 35] |
| Monitor in waiting room | (103) 35 [30 to 41] | (122) 22 [19 to 25] |
| Monitors available for use in local pharmacies | (94) 32 [27 to 38] | (239) 43 [39 to 47] |
| Blood pressure taken by pharmacy staff | (148) 51 [45 to 57] | – |
| GP training | (57) 20 [15 to 25] | (52) 9 [7 to 11] |
| Other | (4) 1 [1 to 3] | – |
| None of the above | (0) 0 | – |