The effect of an educational intervention on patients' knowledge about hypertension, beliefs about medicines, and adherence

Magadza, C.; Radloff, Sarah E.; Srinivas, S.

doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2009.01.004

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“…Similarly, an intensive nutritional intervention therapy (intense one-on-one educational sessions) for hypertensive patients increased knowledge but was not associated with improved dietary behaviour [17]. In summary, patient 8 ISRN Hypertension education can lead to increased knowledge about hypertension; however, this is not necessarily reflected in adaptations in behaviour [18] or, as this study shows, is not associated with better BP control.…”

Section: Natural Remedies Well After Um [-] Probably a Year And A Halmentioning

confidence: 63%

A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives about Hypertension

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To understand hypertensive patients' perspectives regarding blood pressure and hypertension treatment, this qualitative study applied semistructured interviews of hypertensive patients. Participants were recruited from two hypertension clinics at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. To be eligible for inclusion, patients had to be aged 18 years or older, diagnosed with hypertension by a healthcare provider, and currently taking an antihypertensive medication. Participants were stratified in the analysis according to blood pressure control. Twenty-six patients (mean age 57; 62% female) were interviewed, of which 42% were on target and 58% were not. Three underlying themes emerged from the interviews: (a) knowledge of blood pressure relating to diagnosis and management and control of hypertension, (b) integration of hypertension management into daily routine, and (c) feelings and beliefs of wellness. None of the above themes were associated with better control. Knowledge gaps were found, which emphasize the need for further patient education and physician training. Feelings and beliefs of wellness, and not knowledge, were important factors in home assessment of blood pressure. The absence of connections between control of hypertension and the identified domains indicates that current approaches could benefit from the development of a more personalized approach for education and communication.

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Section: Natural Remedies Well After Um [-] Probably a Year And A Halmentioning

confidence: 63%

A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives about Hypertension

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“…Betur menntað fólk hefur jafnan betri þekkingu á sjúkdómi sín-um og meðferðinni og er viðhorf þess til lyfja jákvaeðara. 8 Fólk með litla þekkingu á lyfjum sínum lítur oftar á lyf sem haettuleg heldur en þeir sem hafa góða þekkingu. 9 Gaeði sambands laeknis og sjúklings með langvinnan sjúkdóm virðast ráða miklu um viðhorf sjúklings til lyfjameðferðar.…”

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Icelanders' beliefs about medicines. Use of BMQ

Vilhelmsdóttir¹,

Jóhannsson²

2017

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Objective: To study beliefs held by the general public in Iceland about medicines. Methods: The Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire was used to explore Icelanders' beliefs about medicines. A sample of 1500 Icelandic citizens, aged 18-75, obtained from the Social Science Research Institute was given The Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire. Results: The response rate was 61.6%. Most Icelanders have positive beliefs about their medication as well as general trust. Those who suffer from chronic diseases are more positive towards medicines than others and less inclined to view them as excessively used and harmful. Higher level of education predicts more positive beliefs towards medication - and vice versa. Gender and age do not seem to affect such beliefs. Conclusion: Gaining a better understanding of people´s beliefs about medicines and what determines these beliefs can be of considerable value in the search for ways to improve therapy and adherence, especially for those suffering from chronic diseases. Promoting education for the general public about medicines might result in less misunderstanding among patients and subsequently better grounded beliefs and more adequate therapeutic adherence.

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“…Educational interventions geared toward addressing deficits in cHTN knowledge have improved patients' attitudes toward antihypertensive medication (34). Based on our data, there is a clear need for consistent messaging that cHTN is indeed a chronic disease with serious long-term consequences.…”

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confidence: 82%