Effect of a Daily Life Activity-Based Awareness Training Program on Hypertensive Individuals
- Conditions
- HypertensionCardiovascular DiseasesSelf EfficacyTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth Behavior
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Hypertension Self Management Program
- Registration Number
- NCT06547879
- Lead Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Brief Summary
This randomized controlled study evaluated an education program based on the Roper, Logan, and Tierney model of daily living activities, supported by mindfulness, for hypertensive individuals. The intervention group received eight weeks of online sessions, while the control group received routine care. Results showed significant improvements in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, self-care, treatment adherence, and healthy lifestyle behaviors in the intervention group compared to controls (p\<0.05). Findings suggest that mindfulness-supported education enhances hypertension management. Further studies with larger samples and long-term follow-up are recommended.
- Detailed Description
Considering that theory-based educational practices alone are not sufficient in the management of HT and that a multifaceted perspective must be developed, in addition to the education based on the ADL nursing model, the conscious awareness approach, which is effective in stress management with its easy integration into daily life, has also been included in this program. In this way, individuals can gain experience and reach self-awareness as a result of theory and skill-based training and feel more motivated to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors. Multicomponent interventions offer a more comprehensive approach by combining a variety of methods, such as mindfulness, exercise, and dietary changes, as well as educational programs. Such integrated interventions can positively impact both individuals' knowledge and lifestyle habits, providing more effective results in the management of HT and contributing to long-term health improvements.
In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of the training program, structured according to Roper, Logan and Tierney's ADL nursing model and supported by awareness, on self-care, treatment compliance and healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals with HT. This research is the first randomized controlled study in which the effects of a training program that is suitable for our country's patient profile for HT self-management, shaped according to multidimensional and up-to-date guidelines, that can encourage participants to change behavior, are tested. It has the potential to provide unique contributions to the field with its potential to create infrastructure.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
- Aged between 18 and 65
- Literate (able to read and write)
- Followed up for at least 6 months with a diagnosis of stage 1 primary hypertension (HT)
- Taking at least one antihypertensive medication
- No changes in antihypertensive medication in the past month
- Able to use a smartphone and WhatsApp® application
- Having internet access and willing to participate in online sessions
- Those with hearing and vision problems
- Those with cognitive impairment
- Having a psychiatric diagnosis such as major depression
- Having a history of major heart surgery in the last 6 months
- Those with severe symptom burden due to advanced COPD, heart failure, asthma, cancer
- Individuals who used another mind-body-based approach (yoga, meditation, relaxation exercise, etc.) during the research were not included in the sample.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intervention group Hypertension Self Management Program One session per week; 20 minutes for the training module and 25 minutes for the awareness practice, a total of 45 minutes each week, for a total of 8 weeks.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Conscious awareness At week 0, week 8 and week 12 It evaluates individual differences in individuals' states of consciousness and measures their tendency to be aware of and pay attention to momentary experiences in daily life. The total score that can be obtained varies between 15 and 90. A high score indicates a high level of conscious awareness.
Hill-Bone Hypertension Treatment Compliance Scale At week 0, week 8 and week 12 The scale consists of three sub-dimensions (interview, medical and nutrition) and a total of 14 questions. The total score that can be obtained from the scale varies between 14 and 56; A score of 14 indicates full compliance, while higher scores indicate treatment non-compliance.
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II At week 0, week 8 and week 12 It aims to evaluate individuals' behaviors towards healthy lifestyles. There are 52 items in total in the scale, and all of the items consist of positive expressions. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 52 and the maximum score is 208.
Hypertension Self-Care Profile At week 0, week 8 and week 12 The Hypertension Self-Care Profile Scale has three subscales: behavior, motivation and self-efficacy. In this scale, each sub-dimension is evaluated separately and a total of minimum 20 and maximum 80 points can be obtained from the scale. Higher scores indicate better self-care.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hypertension Information Assessment At week 0 and week 8 Individuals' HT knowledge status before and after the intervention was evaluated and the data were classified as "correct" and "incorrect" and calculated as number-percentage.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure At week 0, week 8 and week 12 Blood pressure measurement by the researcher with a digital device.
Metabolic Control Variables At week 0 and week 8 A total of 15 items regarding fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, urea, creatinine, uric acid, glomerular filtration rate, serum sodium and potassium values, lipid panel, hemogram, height, weight and BMI values.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ornek Mahallesi, 2061. Caddesi 4/1 Blok No:37
🇹🇷Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey