The effect of sustained nursing consulting via telephone (Tele Nursing) on the quality of life in hypertensive patients

Hypertension is considered as one of the most common chronic conditions in the public health with an increasing trend in the developing countries. Nearly 25% of adults have high blood pressure. Noticeably, high blood pressure has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients with high blood pressure because of its high prevalence and high mortality rate in these patients (Samavat, Hojatzadeh,& Naderi, 2001). Studies have shown that the prevalence of the hypertension is increasing in all countries, including Iran (Sotodeh asl, Neshat-Dust, Kalantari, Talebi,& Khosravi, 2010).
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research