The effect of the 3-step health education and tele-coaching program for the disabled people with hypertension in rural region

Abstract

Abstract. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the 3-step health education and tele-coaching program for the disabilities with hypertension in rural region. Method: The interrupted time series/quasiexperimental study of one group was conducted for 15 months at the rural community health center. The 3-step health education and tele-coaching program was given to participants during 15months. Results: There were significant changes in self-management (F = 3.406, p < .01) and preferred salt concentration (F = 6.388, p < .001) between baseline assessment and other time points. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure had no significant differences between each time point and was within a normal range over time. Conclusion: The tailored program for disabled people with hypertension is effective in changing health-related behaviors regarding salt restriction and selfmanagement of hypertension.