Outcome measures
Primary outcome measure: The feasibility of the expanded
NCMcare deliverymodel was determined based on the number
of NCMhours spent in counselling and telephone consultation
over six months, and a qualitative analysis of narrative visit
notes. Hours were compared to usual care CNS SPC hours.
Secondary outcome measures: Blood pressure readings were
recorded at study admission and at six-month follow-up.
Medication self-efficacy scores were measured on study admission
and at six-month follow-up.Medication adherence to three
medications prescribed to reduce stroke risk was originally
based on study admission and six-month follow-up ratings of 1)
self-report, 2) pill counts, and 3) community pharmacist assessment
of participant adherence based on renewal patterns.
Analysis: Study data were analyzed using a commercially available
statistics package, SPSS Version 12 (2005). Statistical procedures
conducted in the analysis included descriptive procedures,
Student’s t-test, chi-square andWilcoxon Signed Rank Tests.