A Self-Management Program for Hypertension

A Self-Management Program for Hypertension
Sukpattanasrikul, S., Monkong, S., Leelacharas, S., Krairit, O., & Viwatwongkasem, C. (2021). Comparison of hypertensive outcomes after the implementation of self-management program for older adults with uncontrolled hypertension in Krabi, Thailand: a quasi-experimental study. Journal of Health Research, 36(4), 641-651. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHR-12-2020-0626
The article addresses the outcomes of a self-management program for hypertension. The research is useful for the project since it highlights the key measures that nurses need to implement to restore hypertensive problems among older adults. The researchers found that self-management programs have positive impacts on quality of life, blood pressure, and behavior. The research will be incorporated into the intervention section of the project report to justify the program's efficiency in eradicating the increased mortality rate among older adults. Besides, the researchers conducted a quasi-experimental design which provides primary data and evidence necessary for evidence-based practice. Therefore, it highlights self-management programs as a suitable alternative to primary care services.
Oliveros, E., Patel, H., Kyung, S., Fugar, S., Goldberg, A., Madan, N., & Williams, K. A. (2020). Hypertension in older adults: Assessment, management, and challenges. Clinical cardiology, 43(2), 99-107. https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.23303
The article highlights the challenges, management, and assessments for hypertension among older adults. It is useful for the project since it identified the outcome of hypertension, including death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and failure. The article will be useful in writing the section on hypertensive outcomes among older adults, such as declining renal function, automatic dysregulation, and arterial stiffness. The researchers also identified specific management strategies which are necessary for intervention, including psychosocial factors, medical comorbidities, and frailty. The management of the identified elements leads to reducing hypertension risks. Therefore, the article is useful for the evidence-based management of hypertension.
Woodham, N., Taneepanichskul, S., Somrongthong, R., & Auamkul, N. (2018). Medication adherence and associated factors among elderly hypertension patients with uncontrolled blood pressure in rural area, Northeast Thailand. Journal of Health Research, 32 (6), 449-458. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHR-11-2018-085
The article highlights the associated factors and medication adherence of hypertensive older adults. The researchers used a cross-sectional study in four health facilities to compare associated hypertensive factors. Among the 408 patients, the researchers noted that most suffered from stress as the major associative factor. Therefore, the study is useful for the project since more research will focus on stress and its impact on hypertensive adults. It will be included in the hypertension risk factors section of the report. The source will also be used in the introduction to justify the high rate of hypertension among older persons. Therefore, the source is relevant for the project due to primary and valid findings.
Gholamnejad, H., Kakhki, A. D., Ahmadi, F., & Rohani, C. (2018). Barriers to self-care in elderly people with hypertension: a qualitative study. Working with Older People, 22(4), 243. https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-08-2018-0016
The article is unique since it identifies the barriers to effective hypertension management. The researchers interviewed 23 participants to justify barriers to hypertension. The authors f...