Shared decision making applied to self-management program for hypertensive patients: A scoping review protocol.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Health Management

Background:

• Shared decision making (SDM) is crucial for improving patient health outcomes through individualized interventions and active participation.
• Hypertensive patients often struggle with self-management and do not fully engage in the SDM process.
• There is a need to understand how SDM can be integrated into self-management programs for hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a scoping review investigating the existing literature on shared decision making (SDM) within self-management programs for hypertensive patients.
• To identify and synthesize information regarding the application and effectiveness of SDM in promoting self-management among individuals with hypertension.

Main Methods:

• The review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework and Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews.
• Searches will be conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, and Cochrane Library.
• Screening of titles, abstracts, and full texts will be performed by two researchers, with data extracted into a customized table and presented thematically.

Main Results:

• The review will include studies on self-management programs for hypertensive patients with at least two intervention components.
• Studies focusing on SDM where healthcare providers offer various options and set goals considering patient preferences and values will be included.
• Results will be presented thematically to provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence.

Conclusions:

• This scoping review will provide insights into the current state of research on SDM for hypertensive patients' self-management.
• Findings will help inform the development of more effective SDM strategies to enhance patient engagement and health outcomes in hypertension management.
• The review aims to identify gaps in the literature and suggest future research directions.