Key result
Nursing participation in hypertension care promoted blood pressure reductions, improved lifestyle modifications and medication adherence, and decreased healthcare costs.
Why the study?
Does nurse participation in hypertension care improve patient outcomes and adherence?
Population
42 articles examining nursing in hypertension care
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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May inform team-based hypertension care; leaves open efficacy of described roles in contemporary practice.
Does nurse participation in hypertension care improve patient outcomes and adherence?
Nurse involvement in hypertension care improves patient adherence to pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, leading to better blood pressure control and reduced costs.
Bengtson et al. (2003) conducted a review in Hypertension. Nursing care was evaluated on Nurse's role and skills. Nursing participation in hypertension care promoted blood pressure reductions, improved lifestyle modifications and medication adherence, and decreased healthcare costs.
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