The Effect of the Use of BATHE Interview Technique on Treatment Compliance in Hypertension Patients in Primary Care

The Effect of the Use of BATHE Interview Technique on Treatment Compliance in Hypertension Patients in Primary Care

The research is planned to evaluate the treatment compliance after the BATHE interview technique in hypertension patients.

In order to be evaluated for suitability for the study, patients aged 18-80 who have been diagnosed with hypertension for at least 6 months (n= 220) were interviewed and 86 hypertension patients who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered for the study were included in the study. Participants whose eligibility was determined as a result of the evaluation in terms of inclusion and exclusion criteria were asked about their volunteerism in the intervention study, their written consent was obtained from those who volunteered, and those who volunteered were randomized.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being a patient of hypertension
• Be over 18 years old
• Be less than 80 years old
• To have been diagnosed for at least 6 months
• Volunteering
• To be able to use any of the online video calling channels

Exclusion Criteria:

• Communication problem
• Presence of psychiatric illness and/or use of psychiatric medication
• Pregnancy