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Assistant Senior Lecturer Helena Rosén1, Associate Professor Eva I Persson1, Lecturer Rebecca Gagnemo Persson1
1Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, Lund, 221 00 Sweden.
International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances
|May 15, 2024
Summary
Globally, most people with hypertension struggle with treatment adherence. Understanding patient experiences is key to improving lifestyle changes and medication compliance for better blood pressure control.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Hypertension affects 1-1.5 billion people worldwide.
- Only 20-30% of individuals achieve controlled blood pressure (BP).
- Non-adherence to treatment, including lifestyle changes and medication, is a major challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with hypertension.
- To understand patient perspectives on managing hypertension.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing inductive design.
- In-depth interviews conducted with twelve adults diagnosed with hypertension.
- Content analysis applied to transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Individuals adapt to their hypertension diagnosis in diverse ways.
- Collaboration with healthcare staff provided a sense of security.
- Despite support, patients reported ongoing anxiety and uncertainty.
Conclusions:
- Person-centered counseling, digital interventions, and nurse-led clinics may enhance patient care.
- These strategies can foster self-efficacy, crucial for adherence.
- Improved adherence is vital for achieving blood pressure control.
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