Why the study?
Does a patient-operated hypertension group program improve blood pressure and compliance in previously noncompliant hypertensive patients?
Population
52 previously noncompliant hypertensive patients
Comparison
Patient-operated hypertension group for 8 weeks vs Nurse-operated hypertension clinic for 8 weeks
Design
RCT, randomly assigned
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports patient-operated hypertension group programs for noncompliant patients; extends RCT evidence beyond nurse-led management.
Does a patient-operated hypertension group program improve blood pressure and compliance in previously noncompliant hypertensive patients?
Training noncompliant hypertensive patients to self-manage their condition in a group setting improves blood pressure control and medication adherence compared to traditional nurse-led management.
Donald G. Nessman (1980) studied this question.
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