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July 27, 2026BMC NursingOpen Access

Systemic constraints and limited knowledge hinder the critical role of nurses in hypertension management.

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Why the study?

Hypertension management is challenging in low- and middle-income countries like Ghana, motivating this study to explore the role of nurses in managing patients with hypertension.

Population

15 nurses at Ga West Municipal Hospital in Ghana

Design

Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study using semi-structured interviews

Key result

Nurses play a critical role in hypertension management, but their practice is hindered by limited knowledge, systemic constraints, and weak community linkages.

Authors

BABridget AmoakoCECecilia EliasonMAMenford Owusu Ampomah

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Overview

Reveals barriers to hypertension nursing in Ghana; leaves open whether training or digital tools improve outcomes.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the role of nurses in managing patients with hypertension in a Ghanaian context.
  • Qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted with 15 participants.
  • Semi-structured interviews used for data collection.
  • Data analysis performed through thematic analysis.
  • Identified three main themes, including nurses' knowledge of hypertension management and experiences.
  • Highlighted systemic constraints and limited community linkages as challenges.
  • Recommendations include enhancing training, access to guidelines, and utilizing digital health tools.

Structured PICO

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Population
15 female registered nurses with 3 to 15 years of experience managing patients with hypertension at a municipal hospital in Ghana.
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Outcome
Nurses' role in managing patients with hypertension (explored via thematic analysis)

Nurses face systemic constraints and knowledge gaps in managing hypertension in resource-limited settings in Ghana, highlighting the need for professional training and better resources.

Limitations

  • All male participants withdrew their consent, leaving only female nurses, which may limit comprehensiveness.
  • Results may not be generalisable as the study was conducted in a single municipal hospital.
  • Results may not be generalisable

Cite This Study

Amoako et al. (2026) studied Hypertension (n=15). Nurses' role in hypertension management was evaluated on Themes regarding nurses' roles and experiences in managing hypertension. Nurses play a critical role in hypertension management, but their practice is hindered by limited knowledge, systemic constraints, and weak community linkages.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a679513bb2605d1235fba65https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-026-05121-w
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