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Trial reportBMC primary care2024

Supporting GPs and people with hypertension to maximise medication use to control blood pressure: a pilot cluster RCT of the MIAMI intervention.

E C Morrissey, L O'Grady, P J Murphy, M Byrne, M Casey, H Doheny, E Dolan, S Duane, H Durand, P Gillespie and 11 more

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Trial report in BMC primary care, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

21 authors.

E C MorrisseySchool of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. eimear.morrissey@universityofgalway.ie.ORCID 0000-0003-1452-6145
L O'GradySchool of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
P J MurphyHealth Research Board Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-2299-1699
M ByrneSchool of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-8900-4320
M CaseySchool of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-7778-2002
H DohenyDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-8980-0973
E DolanConnolly Hospital, Dublin 15, Blanchardstown, Ireland.ORCID 0009-0000-2373-7847
S DuaneJ.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-9228-7322
H DurandDivision of Psychology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland.ORCID 0000-0002-8761-0519
P GillespieHealth Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), CURAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices (13/RC/2073_P2), Institute for Lifecourse & Society (ILAS), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-6297-9478
P HayesHealth Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
A HobbinsHealth Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), CURAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices (13/RC/2073_P2), Institute for Lifecourse & Society (ILAS), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-5532-3830
L HynesThe West of Ireland Cardiac and Stroke Foundation, Croí, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0003-0419-2188
J W McEvoyNational Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health Ireland, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-6530-5479
J NewellSchool of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-7685-6655
D BerniehDepartment of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, England.ORCID 0000-0002-4190-8432
H GillDepartment of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, England.
P GuptaDepartment of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, England.
MIAMI PPI panel
A W MurphyHealth Research Board Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
G J MolloySchool of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0002-7718-9898

Funding

Health Research Board DIFA-2020-012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHypertension, or high blood pressure, is a key modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke. International guidelines have highlighted 'poor adherence to treatment' and 'physician inertia' as major barriers to effective blood pressure management. The Maximising Adherence, Minimising Inertia (MIAMI) intervention, a theory-based complex intervention, supports General Practitioners (GPs) and people with hypertension in maximising medication use to manage blood pressure. This pilot cluster randomised control trial (RCT) aimed to collect and analyse feasibility data to refine the MIAMI intervention and assess the feasibility of a definitive RCT.

methodA pilot cluster RCT with a MIAMI intervention arm and usual care control arm was conducted. Quantitative data collection consisting of clinical measures and a self-report questionnaire took place at baseline and twelve week follow up. Semi-structured interviews with GP and patient participants were conducted. Fidelity (as measured by a protocol checklist and through qualitative interviews) and health economics costings were assessed.

resultsSix GP practices (intervention arm n = 3, control arm n = 3) and 52 patients (intervention arm n = 25, control arm n = 27) took part. All six GP practices and 92% of patients were retained. Fidelity, as measured by a checklist and through qualitative interviews, was good but three deviations from protocol were identified. Outcomes and measures used were acceptable. The implementation cost of the MIAMI intervention was estimated at €490 per participant. The qualitative data demonstrated that the intervention was considered acceptable and feasible by both GP and patient participants, except for the urine test component, which GPs found difficult to incorporate into practice due to logistical challenges.

conclusionsThe MIAMI intervention was considered largely acceptable and feasible. Some changes to both intervention components and trial processes are required but with these in place a definitive RCT could be considered worthwhile.

trial registrationISRCTN registry, ISRCTN85009436, registered 17/1/23.

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Antihypertensive AgentsGeneral PractitionersHypertensionAdultAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsAntihypertensive AgentsAdherenceFeasibilityHypertensionPrimary care

Identifiers

PMID39521971
PMCPMC11549764

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