Key result
Positive self-concept is linked to better treatment adherence in hypertensive outpatients.
Why the study?
Although drug treatment for hypertension is available, only 30% of hypertensive patients have controlled hypertension, and nonadherence to health regimens is recognized as a nursing diagnosis.
Cross-Sectional (n=120)
Viewing therapeutic regimens as a challenge rather than a threat to self-concept is associated with better adherence in hypertensive patients.
Self-concept may associate with adherence in hypertensive outpatients; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation before practice change.
AbstractBackground and aimAlthough drug treatment for hypertension is available, but just 30% hypertensive patients have controlled hypertension. Nowadays non adherence to recommended health regimen is accepted as a nursing diagnosis by American Nurses Association. The aim of this study was to determine correlation between self-concept (according to Roy Adaptation Model) and adherence to therapeutic health regimen in hypertensive outpatients who attended to one of hospitals affiliated to Uremia University of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
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Ashktorab et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=120). Self-concept (Roy Adaptation Model) was evaluated on Correlation between self-concept and adherence to therapeutic regimen (p=<0.001). Self-concept according to the Roy Adaptation Model was significantly correlated with adherence to therapeutic regimen in hypertensive outpatients.
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