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Holistic Hypertension Management

Rachel K Berry1, Jessica L Peck

  • 1Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|August 18, 2023
PubMed

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This study explored holistic nursing practices for hypertension (HTN) management. Combining a low-sodium DASH diet, exercise, and medication effectively lowered blood pressure in adult patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Public Health
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) affects nearly half of US adults, representing a significant healthcare burden.
  • Poorly controlled HTN contributes to major cardiovascular complications, increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • Only 25% of diagnosed patients achieve well-controlled blood pressure levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore evidence-based, holistic nursing practices for managing hypertension.
  • To investigate the impact of a low-sodium DASH diet, exercise, and medication on blood pressure.
  • To support clinicians in integrating complementary and traditional approaches to HTN management.

Main Methods:

  • An evidenced-based practice innovation focused on holistic nursing care.
  • Implementation of a low-sodium Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
  • Integration of regular exercise and antihypertensive medication management.

Main Results:

  • The holistic approach, combining diet, exercise, and medication, demonstrated effectiveness in reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP).
  • This initiative supports existing data on the efficacy of lifestyle modifications and medication in HTN management.
  • Clinicians were supported in adopting a comprehensive care strategy for hypertensive patients.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic, evidence-based nursing approach incorporating a low-sodium DASH diet, exercise, and medication is effective for managing hypertension.
  • This community-based initiative highlights the synergy between lifestyle interventions and pharmacotherapy.
  • Integrating complementary and traditional methods enhances overall HTN patient care and outcomes.

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