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Telemedicine-Based Behavioral Intervention to Improve Self-Care Among Hypertensive Patients
Sponsor: Bahir Dar University
Summary
The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical study is to learn whether a telemedicine-based behavioral intervention can improve self-care practices among adult patients with hypertension receiving care at teaching hospitals in Northwest Amhara. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a telemedicine-based intervention improve self-care practices among hypertensive patients? * Does the intervention improve medication adherence among hypertensive patients? * Does the intervention increase patients' knowledge about hypertension? * Does the intervention reduce emergency hospital admissions among hypertensive patients? We will compare patients who receive telemedicine-based counseling with patients who receive usual care to see if the intervention improves self-care, medication adherence, knowledge, and reduces emergency admissions. Participants will: * Receive 10-15-minute telephone counseling sessions every two weeks for three months (intervention group only) * Receive education on blood pressure monitoring, medication adherence, diet, physical activity, and stress management (intervention group only) * Continue routine hypertension care at the hospital (both groups)
Official title: Effectiveness of a Telemedicine-Based Behavioral Intervention for Improving Self-Care Practice and Management Outcomes Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Tertiary Hospitals in Northwest Amhara: A Quasi-Experimental Study Intervention Protocol
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
320
Start Date
2026-02-10
Completion Date
2026-07-10
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Telemedicine-Based Behavioral Counseling
The intervention arm will receive a telemedicine-based behavioral intervention, while the control arm will receive usual care. The intervention package will be designed based on existing literature and culturally accepted approach. Participants in the intervention group will receive weakly, 10-15 minutes telephone-based counseling sessions on the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) every 2 weeks for three-months. The intervention package for hypertensive patients will focus on the necessity of regular blood pressure assessment and provide comprehensive education to empower hypertensive patients in managing their condition. This package will include scheduled phone calls with trained healthcare providers who will offer guidance on lifestyle modifications, self care practice including regular physical activity, adhering to prescribed medications, and managing stress.