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Running head: ARTICLE CRITIQUE
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Supporting the Self-Management of Hypertension: Patients’ Experiences of Using a Mobile
Phone-Based System
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Abstract
The study by Hallberg, Ranerup, & Kjellgren explores patient perceptions of the use of
technology and experiences using a mobile phone-based intervention to control blood pressure.
The study was conducted in a sample of 49 hypertension patients. Data analysis was done
through thematic analysis. The results of the study echo those of others done in the same area.
Mobile phone-based interventions are indeed useful in BP control and can be applied in
improving adherence. The study is relevant to current healthcare issues as there is increased
adoption of mobile-based interventions in the management of chronic conditions. Using a more
diverse sample and the process by which the themes were selected are some of the ways the
study could be improved. Also, further studies are needed as the current research focuses on
adherent patients. It is, therefore, essential to determine if the results would be the same for nonadherent patients.
Keywords: BP, mobile phone-based interventions, research, hypertension
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Supporting the Self-Management of Hypertension: Patients’ Experiences of Using a Mobile
Phone-Based System
Hypertension is one of the primary chronic diseases affecting patients across the globe.
Despite its high prevalence, it is also one of the most poorly controlled conditions. The
management of hypertension often involves strict adherence to preventive behavior, as well as
the management of risk factors. Consequently, self-management is indispensable in hypertension
control. With the advancements made in technology, m-health has been gaining popularity as a
method of promoting the self-management of chronic diseases. The study, therefore, seeks to
establish and evaluate the effectiveness of the mobile phone-based approach in the management
of hypertension. The results of the study have showed that patients perceive mobile health-based
initiatives as being essential in the management of hypertension. To arrive at this conclusion, the
authors have conducted a study and analyzed the data through the qualitative thematic analysis.
The Problem
Poor self-management has been linked to poor outcomes in hypertension control.
According to the authors, there is a need for efforts that promote self-management in
hypertension patients. Overall, the study aimed at exploring client experiences and how patients
perceived the mobile-based intervention. The study applied two research questions. The first one
was on what patients’ experiences were when it came to using technology in the management of
chronic conditions. The second research question was on whether or not patients perceived the
mobile-based initiative as being helpful in hypertension management and what the reasons for
the perception were. The authors hypothesize that actively engaging patients through mobile
health technology is one of the ways of promoting the self-management of hypertension.
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