Abstract 168: Engaging Patients to Inform Hypertension Management in a Safety-Net Outpatient Setting [Session Title: Poster Session AM]

Hypertension is one of the most common diagnoses carried by adults yet is often difficult to manage. A combination of medical therapy, patient engagement, and self-care is required to achieve blood pressure control. We, therefore, sought to elicit patient views on lifestyle factors that are known to influence optimal management of hypertension.From outpatient clinics, we identified patients with documented hypertension and taking at least one antihypertensive medication. Patients with secondary causes of hypertension or end-organ damage were excluded. Following informed consent, patient views were elicited using the Kear Hypertension Management Instrument (KHMI), the Motivators of and Barriers to Health-Smart Behaviors Inventory (MB-HSBI), and the Stages of Change questionnaire (SOC). Participants were also provided with a 10-point Likert scale (10-very highly motivated/confident) to rate their level of motivation and confidence to maintain heart-healthy behaviors. Data are summarized using descriptive statistics for continuous and categorical variables.Between 12/02/17 and 01/16/18, 19 eligible individuals of at least age 18 provided data; 95% (n=18) were African-American and 68% (n=13) were female. On the KHMI, 63% (n=12) reported either seldom or never forgetting to take medication. 84% (n=16) reported following a low salt diet a good bit of the time or more frequently. Only 32% (n=6) reported exercising as prescribed and 47% (n=9) reported participating in stress-reducing...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research