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19927849

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-11-20
pubmed:abstractText
Blood pressure (BP) self-management is advocated to manage hypertension and reduce the risk of a future stroke. The purpose of this study was to identify BP self-management strategies used by individuals who had sustained a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). As part of a mixed-methods study, we conducted six focus groups and achieved saturation with 16 stroke survivors and 12 TIA survivors. Each participant completed a questionnaire regarding current BP management. We analyzed and coded qualitative transcripts from the focus groups and found four emergent themes that were supported by questionnaire results. The four self-management themes include: (1) external support for BP self-management is helpful; (2) BP self-management strategies include medication adherence, routine development, and BP monitoring; (3) BP risk factor management involves diet, exercise, and stress reduction; and (4) taking advantage of the"teachable moment" may be advantageous for behavior change to self-manage BP. This research provides key elements for the development of a successful BP self-management program.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0278-4807
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
34
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
223-9
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Current blood pressure self-management: a qualitative study.
pubmed:affiliation
Roudebush VAMC, HSR&D Center of Excellence on Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices, Indianapolis, IN, USA. arlene.schmid@va.gov
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.