Improving Hypertension Control through Collaborative Primary Care: Interprofessional Approaches Involving Family Medicine, Nursing, Social worker, and Administrative Oversight

Abstract

Hypertension remains a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, disproportionately affecting populations in both high-income and low- to middle-income countries. Despite widespread availability of effective antihypertensive therapies, blood pressure control remains suboptimal worldwide due to fragmented care, poor follow-up, and lack of coordinated health systems. This review explores interprofessional strategies to enhance hypertension control through collaborative primary care models. It examines the integrated roles of family physicians, nurses, social workers, and administrative leaders in addressing the multifaceted determinants of hypertension. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of team-based approaches that leverage each profession’s unique strengths to promote adherence, health education, lifestyle modification, and systems-level improvements. Drawing on global examples and best practices, this narrative review highlights effective interventions, identifies barriers to implementation, and outlines recommendations for improving care coordination and outcomes in hypertensive populations.