The Effect of Self-Management Support Provided to Hypertension Patients Affected by the Earthquake Via Tele-Nursing on Patients' Treatment Compliance and Self-Care Management

The Effect of Self-Management Support Provided to Hypertension Patients Affected by the Earthquake Via Tele-Nursing on Patients' Treatment Compliance and Self-Care Management: A Randomized Controlled Study

This important research includes a randomized controlled trial evaluating the potential of self-management support provided via telenursing to earthquake-affected hypertension patients to improve patients' treatment adherence and overall self-care management. This study will be carried out at Fırat University Hospital and will cover a wide range of effects on health outcomes in individuals receiving hypertension treatment. The sample selected from hypertension patients, which constitute the population of the research, was based on predetermined power analysis criteria. It has been determined that at least 51 hypertension patients should be included in each of the intervention and control groups, and accordingly, a total of 150 hypertension patients will be included in the study.

. The results obtained within this framework may provide guidance in the development and implementation of Turkey's health policies, and may also shed light on strategies for the management of other similar health problems. On the other hand, strengthening the digital health infrastructure and effective management of chronic diseases, which are among the health-related targets of the Development Plan, further emphasize the importance of this research. The success of the self-management model supported by tele-nursing can serve as an example in the integration of digital health technologies into Turkey's healthcare system and be an important step towards achieving strategic goals in this field.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being followed for at least 6 months with the diagnosis of essential hypertension,

  • Patients diagnosed with hypertension who suffered financial or moral loss after the earthquake
  • Located in Elazığ at the time of the February 6 earthquake
  • Continuing to live in Elazığ after the earthquake
  • Using antihypertensive medication,
  • No change in antihypertensive drug treatment has been made in the last month,
  • Computer/tablet/smartphone etc. to watch videos. having technological devices,
  • Having internet access,
  • Being over 40 years old,
  • Education level must be at least primary education level

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• Presence of another accompanying chronic disease (Diabetes mellitus, cancer, chronic renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, etc.),
• Having physical (speech, hearing impairment, etc.), neurological and psychological problems that prevent filling out research forms and participating in training.