AUS HEARTS
An evidence-based approach for blood pressure management in regional, rural and remote New South Wales.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke, yet only 32% of the 6.8 million adults in Australia with hypertension are treated effectively.
About AUS HEARTS
AUS HEARTS is an ambitious 5-year study bringing together key stakeholders across Western New South Wales to transform the way hypertension is managed in primary healthcare.
The World Health Organization’s HEARTS approach has been successfully implemented in 40 countries world-wide, with consistent and significant improvements in blood pressure control across diverse communities and settings.
AUS HEARTS is adapting and implementing the WHO’s HEARTS approach to the unique context of rural, regional and remote Australia, focusing Western New South Wales, where the hypertension rates are 10% higher than the national average.
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Aims of AUS HEARTS research project
The overarching aim of the research project is to adapt, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of WHO HEARTS to improve the early detection and effective management of hypertension in regional, rural and remote New South Wales.
This research program will provide evidence on the effectiveness, scalability and sustainability of HEARTS in rural, regional and remote Australia, to improve blood pressure control and prevent future cardiovascular events and death.
AUS HEARTS has a strong equity focus to ensure that all stages of the project, including planning, development, implementation and evaluation, reflects the needs, resources, priorities and values of the local community and healthcare landscape.
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