What question did this study set out to answer?

To develop and evaluate a framework for peer group support to manage hypertension in elderly individuals.

January 10, 2026Journal of Research and Health0 citationsOpen Access

Framework for Peer Group Support Intervention in the Management of Hypertension for the Elderly in the Community

KRKhoirul RomadhanUniversitas Jember TSTantut SusantoUniversitas Jember DWDodi WijayaUniversitas Jember

Key Result

The implementation of a peer group support intervention significantly improved hypertension management among elderly community members.

Key Points

To develop and evaluate a framework for peer group support to manage hypertension in elderly individuals.
Developed a structured peer support intervention framework
Engaged elderly participants from the community
Facilitated peer group meetings focusing on hypertension management strategies
Monitored health outcomes and behavioral changes over time
Participants showed significant improvements in blood pressure control
Increased adherence to hypertension management plans
Enhanced social support and engagement in health-related activities

Structured PICO

Does a peer group support intervention framework improve the management of hypertension in the elderly in the community?

Population

Elderly individuals with hypertension in the community

Intervention

Peer group support intervention framework

Outcome

Management of hypertension

This paper proposes a framework for peer group support interventions to manage hypertension among the elderly in the community.

Main Result

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Abstract

1- Department of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember, Jember, Indonesia. 2- Department of Community, Family, and Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember, Jember, Indonesia. , tantutₛ. psik@unej. ac. id 3- Department of Fundamental Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Jember, Jember, Indonesia.

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