Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the effects of the Self-Management Training Program on self-management behavior and blood pressure levels among elderly people with hypertension.
Does a Self-Management Training Program improve self-management behavior and reduce blood pressure levels in elderly people with hypertension?
Population
Elderly residents of Pathum Thani Province with hypertension
Comparison
Self-Management Training Program vs usual care
Design
Quasi-experimental study
Follow-up
13 weeks
Authors
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Supports incorporating self-management training into elderly hypertension care; extends RCT evidence for Creer-based programs.
Does a Self-Management Training Program improve self-management behavior and reduce blood pressure levels in elderly people with hypertension?
A structured self-management training program significantly improved self-management behaviors and reduced blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension.
Swanee Bumrungsuk (2022) studied this question.
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