INTEGRATE

Conducted by CCRE in collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb, the INTEGRATE study focussed upon evidence-based management of hypertension in general practice in Australia.  More than 350 General Practitioners participated in the initial clinical audit of hypertension management, which examined the factors contributing to achievement of blood pressure targets in Australian patients.  This was followed by a trial of an education program designed to assist GPs to utilise clinical guidelines to optimise blood pressure control in their patients.

With data collection completed in late 2009, in 2010 findings from the INTEGRATE study were presented at the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting.  INTEGRATE has informed the development of an expanded program of research by CCRE focussing upon evidence-based management of cardiovascular disease.