Why the study?
Do behavioral treatments (biofeedback and relaxation) reduce blood pressure in patients with elevated blood pressure?
Do behavioral treatments (biofeedback and relaxation) reduce blood pressure in patients with elevated blood pressure?
Behavioral treatments such as biofeedback and relaxation can provide sustained reductions in blood pressure, potentially allowing for discontinuation of diuretic therapy in some patients.
May support sustained BP control after behavioral therapy; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials before practice change.
This article is the third in a series of studies designed to evaluate systolic blood pressure biofeedback and relaxation in the treatment of elevated blood pressure. It reports on the posttreatment follow-up results. The main findings were that patients who received the behavioral treatments could achieve and sustain reductions in blood pressure for at least 18 months. Furthermore, a number of patients who were receiving diuretic therapy to control their pressures were able to maintain reduced pressure for at least 9 months after discontinuing medication. A model for a behavioral-stepped care program is proposed.
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