The Effect of Self-Management Support Provided to Hypertension Patients Affected by the Earthquake Via Tele-Nursing on Patients' Treatment Compliance and Self-Care Management

Launched by FIRAT UNIVERSITY · Apr 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how self-management support offered through tele-nursing can help patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) who were affected by an earthquake. The goal is to see if this type of support can improve how well patients follow their treatment plans and manage their health on their own. The study will take place at Fırat University Hospital and will involve 150 participants who fit specific criteria, such as being over 40 years old, having been diagnosed with hypertension for at least six months, and living in Elazığ during and after the earthquake.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be using blood pressure medication, have access to technology (like a computer or smartphone), and have internet access. They should not be pregnant or have other serious health conditions that could interfere with their participation. If selected, participants can expect to receive support and resources through tele-nursing, which means they will be guided remotely via phone or video calls. This research is important not only for helping these patients but also for improving health care strategies in Turkey, especially in using technology to manage chronic diseases effectively.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being followed for at least 6 months with the diagnosis of essential hypertension,
• • Patients diagnosed with hypertension who suffered financial or moral loss after the earthquake
• • Located in Elazığ at the time of the February 6 earthquake
• • Continuing to live in Elazığ after the earthquake
• • Using antihypertensive medication,
• • No change in antihypertensive drug treatment has been made in the last month,
• • Computer/tablet/smartphone etc. to watch videos. having technological devices,
• • Having internet access,
• • Being over 40 years old,
• • Education level must be at least primary education level
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• • Presence of another accompanying chronic disease (Diabetes mellitus, cancer, chronic renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, etc.),
• • Having physical (speech, hearing impairment, etc.), neurological and psychological problems that prevent filling out research forms and participating in training.