Evaluating the Effect of an Evidence-Based One Page With Supplemental Visual Aids on the Knowledge and Perceptions of Blood Pressure Management Among Adults With Hypertension

University of New Mexico17 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes in patient knowledge of blood pressure management and perceptions of making lifestyle changes to manage their blood pressure after implementation of an evidence-based one-page teaching protocol with supplemental handouts and optional use of suggested apps and web sites.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hypertension

Interventions

Blood pressure educationBEHAVIORAL

One page teaching protocol performed by pharmacy students; phone follow-up

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults from 18 to 75 years old * Ability to self-consent * English-speaking * Able to read/write English * Currently prescribed at least one medication for treatment of essential primary hypertension Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to consent * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Pregnant women * Prisoners

Locations (1)

Walgreens Store #6587

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pre & Post Survey & Knowledge Test

change in participant's knowledge of blood pressure management as measured by a pre- and post-test of 10 multiple-choice questions

Time frame: 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

BP Education Helpfulness

All participants enrolled receive blood pressure education; measured patient's perceived helpfulness of educational one-page handout in a post-survey

Time frame: 8 weeks

BP Education - Change in Confidence in Managing Disease State (Pre & Post Survey)

change in participant's confidence in managing disease state as measured by pre \& post survey

Time frame: 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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