hypertension in the elderly. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly diagnosed as hypertensive disease by a specialist physician residing in center. The age of the patient is 65 to 90 years old. Older people have read and write literacy or ability to interview. Have a tendency to participate and collaborate in research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Illnesses caused by complications of hypertension or myocardial infarction during the study. Elderly death or leaving the sanatorium for any reason during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of people with hypertension above 140/90. Timepoint: Measuring hypertension at the beginning of the study three consecutive days at two times in the morning and at night, and then at the end of the study three consecutive days at two times in the morning and evening after the presentation of the training program. Method of measurement: Yamasu counter barometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tarbiat Modares University