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Self-Management App for Blood Pressure and Well-Being in Postpartum Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Summary
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal morbidity and may continue to affect women after childbirth. Effective postpartum self-management is important for controlling blood pressure (BP) and improving overall health. eHealth applications may provide convenient tools to support self-monitoring and promote healthy behaviors. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management application for postpartum women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Participants are randomly assigned to either a self-management app intervention group or a usual care group. The study assesses whether the application improves blood pressure (BP)control, psychological well-being (stress and depression), and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors among postpartum women.
Official title: Effects of a Self-management App on Blood Pressure, Stress, and Depression and Health-Promoting Lifestyles in Postpartum Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
99
Start Date
2023-02-15
Completion Date
2023-12-25
Last Updated
2026-09-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Postpartum Hypertension Self-Management App (PHSMA)
The Postpartum Hypertension Self-Management App (PHSMA) was developed by our research team (Chang et al., 2023 ), and it is suitable for iOS and Android systems. Designed to enhance knowledge and support self-management in postpartum women with HDP. The app allows users to upload, monitor, and review personal health records related to postpartum hypertension. The app contents were designed by a comprehensive literature review and expert consensus, addressing key needs in postpartum HDP care, including continuity of care, medication and emotional management, and access to health information and professional consultation. The PHSMA includes six interactive modules: (1) HDP knowledge, (2) Postpartum monitoring and self-management of physiological data, (3) Medication management, (4) Nursing care and mental health education for HDP, (5) Lifestyle and health promotion strategies, and (6) Consulting platform for healthcare professionals.
Locations (1)
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Tainan City, Taiwan