Key result
Older age (≥80 years) negatively predicted blood pressure self-monitoring and reading awareness among seniors, with only 38.5% overall recalling their most recent reading.
Why the study?
What are the levels and predictors of blood pressure awareness and self-monitoring among elderly primary care patients?
Cross-Sectional (n=983)
What are the levels and predictors of blood pressure awareness and self-monitoring among elderly primary care patients?
Elderly patients generally have a poor understanding of their blood pressure readings and targets, highlighting a need for improved communication to facilitate self-management.
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May indicate need for targeted BP education in seniors; leaves open whether awareness predicts improved control.
Lau et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Blood pressure awareness and self-monitoring (n=983). Patient characteristics (age, education, diagnosis, target awareness) was evaluated on Recall of most recent blood pressure reading and self-monitoring in the past year. Older age (≥80 years) negatively predicted blood pressure self-monitoring and reading awareness among seniors, with only 38.5% overall recalling their most recent reading.
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