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Personalized Informational Support for Patients With Hypertension: Single-Arm Pretest-Posttest Study
Chuanying Huang1, Rong Yang2, Lidi Liu2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
JMIR Formative Research
|January 26, 2026
Summary
This study explored personalized informational support for hypertension patients. The intervention improved medication adherence and lowered nighttime blood pressure, suggesting potential benefits for future trials.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Health Behavior Interventions
- Patient Adherence
Background:
- Informational support enhances patient treatment adherence.
- The optimal mode of informational support for hypertension patients is not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of personalized informational support for hypertension patients.
- To explore the impact of this intervention on adherence and clinical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A single-arm, pretest-posttest study was conducted in Chengdu, China.
- The intervention combined in-person follow-ups and telephone counseling.
- Measurements included medication adherence, health behaviors, and blood pressure (including ambulatory and nighttime readings).
Main Results:
- Medication adherence scores increased significantly (0.65 points, P<.001).
- Health-promoting lifestyle scores improved, including nutrition and health responsibility.
- Nighttime systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly (5.07 mm Hg and 3.39 mm Hg, respectively, P<.001).
Conclusions:
- The structured informational support intervention was well-accepted, with 93% retention.
- Preliminary improvements in medication adherence and nocturnal blood pressure were observed.
- Findings support further investigation through a randomized controlled trial to confirm efficacy.
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