Why the study?
Failure to control blood pressure is often due to non-compliance, and it was unclear whether a self-management program improves adherence to the treatment regimen in patients with hypertension.
Does a self-management educational program improve adherence to treatment regimens in patients with hypertension?
Population
70 patients with hypertension in Imam Mohammad Ghazali Clinic in Sanandaj City
Comparison
Blood pressure self-management skills training vs waiting list
Design
Semi-experimental study
Authors
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May raise HTN treatment adherence after two brief sessions; leaves open effects on BP control pending higher-quality trials.
Does a self-management educational program improve adherence to treatment regimens in patients with hypertension?
A structured self-management educational program significantly improves patient-reported adherence to treatment regimens in individuals with hypertension.
Khaledi et al. (2023) studied this question.
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