CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Telenursing on Self-Care and Blood Pressure Control in Adults With Hypertension

Turkey (Türkiye)151 participantsStarted 2024-03-22

Plain-language summary

This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured telenursing program in improving self-care practices and blood pressure control among adults with chronic hypertension in Türkiye. Participants received weekly telephone-based nursing counseling for eight weeks, focusing on medication adherence, healthy nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and regular self-monitoring. The study compares changes in blood pressure and self-care scores between the intervention and control groups.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with chronic hypertension for at least 1 year. * Aged between 30 and 75 years. * Able to communicate via telephone. * Provided informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with severe comorbid conditions (e.g., advanced heart failure, cancer). * Cognitive impairment that prevents communication. * Hearing impairment that prevents phone counseling. * Participation in another hypertension intervention program within the last 6 months.

What they're measuring

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07056530

SponsorDursun Alper YILMAZ

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-22

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