Nurse case management follow-up over an approximate sixmonth
study period included, at a minimum, a monthly telephone
call to the participants that provided counselling and
ongoing support for risk factor management including adherence.
Based on these discussions and participant requests,
additional clinic visits with the NCM and the physician were
provided, as needed, for the management of hypertension
issues. Attendance at a two-hour stroke prevention class led
by the NCMand a dietetic assistant, as part of usual care, was
also offered to both participants and family members.