Table 1 Standards achieved for evidence based indicators.
| Evidence based indicator. The patient record shows that: | All patients | Patients with diagnosed CHD | Patients with no diagnosed CHD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 103* | ||||
| (%; PCT % range) | n = 39* (%) | n = 64* (%) | ||
| 1: | Aspirin or clopidogrel is currently prescribed unless contraindicated | 81/92 (88.0; 84–94) | 35/35 (100) | 46/57 (80.7) |
| 2a: | Cholesterol has been checked in the past 12 months | 73† (70.9; 67–83) | 33†/39 (84.6) | 40/64 (62.5) |
| 2b: | Cholesterol value is ⩽5 mmol/l | 54/72‡ (75.0; 72–80) | 28/32‡ (87.5) | 26/40 (65.0) |
| 2c: | A statin is currently prescribed if cholesterol value was >5 mmol/l, unless contraindicated | 8/15§ (53.3; 25–100) | 4/4 (100) | 4/11 (36.4) |
| 3a: | Blood pressure has been checked in the past 12 months | 90 (87.4; 83–89) | 39/39 (100) | 51/64 (79.7) |
| 3b: | Blood pressure is <140/85 mm Hg | 43/90 (47.8; 41–53) | 19/39 (48.7) | 24/51 (47.1) |
| 4a: | Smoking status has been checked in the past 12 months | 85 (82.5; 78–88) | 38/39 (97.4) | 47/64 (73.4) |
| 4b: | Cessation advice/health education was given if patient was a smoker | 21/22 (95.5; 90–100) | 8/8 (100) | 13/14 (92.9) |
| 5: | Exercise advice re: walking given in the past 12 months, unless contraindicated | 47/84¶ (56.0; 46–75) | 27/35 (77.1) | 20/49 (40.8) |
| 6: | BMI has been checked in the past 12 months, unless contraindicated | 46/92** (50.0; 43–56) | 26/37 (70.3) | 20/55 (36.4) |
BMI, body mass index.
*n is less when criterion is not applicable to all patients.
†Includes 1 patient who had cholesterol check carried out within 4 weeks of the survey but result (level) missing.
‡Cholesterol value not available for 1 patient who was checked.
§Statin contraindicated (3 patients).
¶Exercise advice (walking) contraindicated due to severe mobility problems (19 patients).
**BMI contraindicated due to leg amputation(s) (11 patients).