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EVALUATION OF A NURSE-LED HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT INTERVENTION IN AUSTRALIAN GENERAL PRACTICE: THE IMPRESS
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal
|December 15, 2017
Insights
Hypertension affects millions of Australians, increasing risks for serious health issues. General Practice Nurses (GPNs) are vital in helping patients manage this condition and reduce lifestyle risks.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Hypertension is the most common condition in Australian general practice.
- Millions of Australians with hypertension struggle with blood pressure control.
- Uncontrolled hypertension elevates risks of renal failure, cardiovascular disease, and premature death.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significant role of General Practice Nurses (GPNs) in hypertension management.
- To emphasize the importance of GPNs in supporting patient self-management.
- To underscore the GPN's role in reducing lifestyle risk factors associated with hypertension.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current Australian general practice data.
- Analysis of hypertension prevalence and associated risks.
- Examination of the GPN's scope of practice in chronic disease management.
Main Results:
- Hypertension is a leading chronic condition managed in primary care settings.
- A substantial portion of the hypertensive population faces challenges in achieving target blood pressure.
- GPNs are positioned to provide crucial support for self-management and risk reduction.
Conclusions:
- General Practice Nurses are essential healthcare professionals in managing hypertension.
- Effective GPN interventions can improve blood pressure control and mitigate associated health risks.
- Supporting GPNs in their role is critical for improving outcomes for Australians with hypertension.
Abstract:
Hypertension is currently the most frequently seen condition in Australian general practice (Britt et al. 2015). Of the 4.6 million Australians living with hypertension, many struggle to keep their blood pressure under control and are at increased risk of renal failure, cardiovascular disease and premature death (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2015; Cadilhac et al. 2012). The General Practice Nurse (GPN) has a significant role to play in supporting self-management and lifestyle risk factor reduction.
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