Abstract

This project assessed the effectiveness of the adoption of a policy including guidelines and training to improve antihypertensive medication adherence rates. The project determined the utilization of hypertensive clinical practice guidelines by primary health care providers. The method was to show improved rates of adherence to antihypertensive medications in patients over a 3-month period of time. The aim was to demonstrate an improvement in adherence to antihypertensive medication, subsequently showing a positive effect on the management of hypertension. This was accomplished through education provided to the primary health care providers. A policy utilizing the Joint National Committee-8 guidelines was developed and adapted into a training module and presented through 1-to-1 training to providers. The project site had an increase in adherence rates from 42% to 50%. The increased adherence indicated training to providers and health care teams is an effective way to help increase overall adherence rates.

Author Details

Marjorie Carson, DNP, MSN, MBA, OCN, CRNI

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Hypertension, Adherence, Guideline, Training, Anti-hypertension Medication, Rates, Health Care, Guidelines

Advisor

Jill Schramm

Second Advisor

Linda Matheson

Third Advisor

Anita Stewart

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-10-11

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