Hypertension Circulatory System Essential (primary) hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention:
Based on cognitive behavioural approaches derived from compliance therapy, adherence therapy consists of:
1. Engagement
2. Assessment
Sponsors
University of East Anglia (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with hypertension 2. On monthly follow up schedule 3. Blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg 4. Written consent 5. Aged above or equal to 18 years, either sex Added 15/03/10: 6. Non-adhered patients based on Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diabetes 2. Congestive heart failure 3. Mentally ill 4. Serious disease conditions 5. Pregnant women with hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure reduction, measured in mmHg, measured after one month from the end of sessions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Correct dosing of drugs, defined as percentage of prescribed doses taken during the research interval. Assessed by pill-counting after one month from the end of sessions for each participant according to the given doses. 2. Attitude and beliefs with medication, measured by using the Beliefs About Medication Questionnaire (BMQ) 3. Satisfaction with adherence therapy, determined by interviews conducted one month from the end of sessions Added 15/03/10: 4. Patient diastolic blood pressure measured in mmHg | — |
Countries
Jordan
Outcome results
None listed