ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF A WHATSAPP BASED INTERVENTION FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
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https://doi.org/10.31052/1853.1180.v23.n2.20610Keywords:
high blood pressure, telemedicine, lifestyle, compliance, adherence to treatment.Abstract
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.Downloads
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