SMART goal setting is a patient-led method that can help improve execution and facilitate behavioral changes. Functions such as diet tracking, interaction, and feedback in smartphone application may help enhance patient compliance. This study aims to explore the nutrition intervention measures of SMART goal setting combined with smartphone applications for daily self-management on the effect of improving diet quality of people with high blood pressure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
110
In addition to the nutrition education provided to both groups, the participants of the intervention group will work with the dietitian to make behavior-change goals based on SMART goal setting strategy. They will also have access to diet tracking function and weekly report on smart phone application. The dietitian will also meet with the participants virtually to track their progress and provide suggestions.
The control group will receive nutrition education about blood pressure management by the dietitian
Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
RECRUITINGDiet quality
Diet quality is measured by the DASH Score that includes eight dietary components to reflect the adherence to the DASH dietary pattern.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks
Blood pressure
Blood pressure will be measured at baseline visit and the follow-up visit after the 12-week intervention. Blood pressure will be measured using calibrated electronic blood pressure monitor.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks
Body Weight
Body weight will be measured by the bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks
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