ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF A WHATSAPP BASED INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
Objective: To assess the effect of an intervention using Whatsapp aimed at people with high blood pressure in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. Material and Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was designed; 40 patients with high blood pressure were recruited in each group. Considering Behavior...
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| Lenguaje: | Español |
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Escuela de Salud Pública y Ambiente. Fac. Cs. Médicas UNC
2019
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/RSD/article/view/20610 |
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| Sumario: | Objective: To assess the effect of an intervention using Whatsapp aimed at people with high blood pressure in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. Material and Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was designed; 40 patients with high blood pressure were recruited in each group. Considering Behavior Change Techniques, 65 elements were developed and distributed via WhatsApp. Different variables were considered: anthropometric, physiological, clinical, therapeutic adherence and knowledge about hypertension, among them. An intention-to-treat analysis was carried out for the treatment of losses. Results: In the experimental group, the observed change was related to modifications in eating habits and exercise, contrasting with those subjects who only received the usual treatment. Discussion: Receiving information via WhatsApp motivates and makes patients take care of themselves. It is recommended to reproduce this type of intervention in different populations or with other diseases. |
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