Blood pressure management protocol based on transtheoretical model effectiveness on self- care: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a prevalent medical condition associated with cardiovascular and kidney diseases, leading to premature death and disability. Despite medication use, hypertension continues to rise due to unhealthy lifestyles. Self-care strategies play crucial roles in effectively treating hypertension. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions based on the transtheoretical model (TTM) in improving self-care, self-efficacy, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in hypertensive adults.

Methods

A comprehensive search was performed in multiple databases using appropriate search strategies. Two independent reviewers screened articles, and assessed their adherence to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The risk of bias in randomized controlled trials

SUBMITTER: Barzegar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612347 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature