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Nursing case management for people with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Chunjing Song1, Xianhong Li, Xueling Ning
1Department of Urology, People's Hospital of Chengyang District, Qingdao, China.
Medicine
|December 22, 2020
Summary
Nursing case management significantly improves blood pressure control and overall prognosis for hypertension patients. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of this approach in managing hypertension outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Hypertension is a major global health concern requiring effective management strategies.
- Traditional management may not fully address patient adherence and long-term outcomes.
- Optimizing patient care through specialized nursing interventions is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of nursing case management on blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.
- To evaluate the effect of this management strategy on secondary outcomes including treatment compliance and cardiovascular health indicators.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled study involving 200 adult urban residents diagnosed with hypertension.
- Exclusion criteria included severe organ failure and pregnancy.
- Primary outcome: blood pressure. Secondary outcomes: treatment compliance, BMI, waist circumference, medication use, and comorbidities.
Main Results:
- Clinical outcomes were compared between the intervention and control groups (details in Table 1).
- Nursing case management demonstrated a positive effect on key clinical parameters.
- Improvements were observed in blood pressure control and potentially other secondary outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Nursing case management is an effective strategy for improving the prognosis of patients with hypertension.
- This approach offers a valuable addition to the comprehensive care of hypertensive individuals.
- Further research can explore long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness.
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