Improving the lifestyle of the elderly with hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 60-84 years old Hypertension based on the diagnosis of a specialist (duration of at least 12 months).Take at least one blood pressure lowering medication or change lifestyle for control. Confirmation of entry for study by physician designated research centers hypertension have (140/90 -159/99 mmHg mild hypertension) hypertension have (160/100-179 /109 mmHg medium Hypertension) No need for surgical treatment in recent months No history of coronary artery disease,Kidney Lack of physical disability or mental disorder Minimum literacy No mobility problems (able to perform daily activities without dependence on others) Lack of cognitive impairment and severe disabilities in walking independently (Walker, Wheelchair Dependency) Willingness to participate in research Spoken in Farsi, Larry and Lucky Lack of hearing and speech problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Recent history for advanced and malignant disease Taking psychotropic drugs Drug use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity. Timepoint: Before, one month, two months and three months later. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of Physical activity scale for the elderly.;Nutritional perceptions. Timepoint: Before, one month, two months and three months later. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Adherence to treatment. Timepoint: Before, one month, two months and three months later. Method of measurement: Adherence to Hill-Bone High Blood Pressure Treatment.;Self- efficacy. Timepoint: Before, one month, two months and three months later. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure changes. Timepoint: Before, one month, two months and three months later. Method of measurement: Mercury manometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences