Hypertension. Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 60 years of age and older A definitive diagnosis of hypertension by specialist Informed consent to participate in the study Ability to speak Persian Be literate get a score 7 or higher using the AMT tool Ability to communicate through WhatsApp social network Ability to perform daily activity livings and get a score of 13 or higher using the Bartel ADL tool
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's, dementia, delirium (severe confusion) Major depressive disorder or psychological disorders Clear speech disorder Clear and uncorrected vision or hearing problems Acute physical problems such as uncontrolled diabetes, heart attack or stroke and lung infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-care. Timepoint: Beginning and end of the study at the end of week 8. Method of measurement: Han Self-Care Questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Beginning and end of the study at the end of week 8. Method of measurement: SF-36 Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences