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TitleUtilization of a toolkit to improve control of hypertension in a Black urban population
NameOmare, Gladwin (author); Willard, Suzzane (chair); Jenskin, Melinda (co-chair); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2020
Other Date2020-05 (degree)
SubjectHypertension, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Extent1 online resource (88 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of Project: The purpose of the following proposed quality improvement project is to improve medication adherence of hypertension medication in a black urban population.

Methodology: Project took place at a small private single physician provider primary care/nephrology practice located in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. The quality improvement (QI) project included an educational session, and a tool kit that was provided to patients. Tool kit consists of a log sheet to track medication use and a one-week pill case. Pretest/post test survey and educational intervention.

Results: The intervention concluded with lower blood pressure readings and increased medication adherence. The toolkit that included disease-specific patient education, disease management, and pillbox utilization showed statistically significant results for the positive correlation between disease improvement and the project intervention.

Implications for Practice: Medication non-adherence is a significant public health concern, affecting health outcomes and general health care costs. As a result of the findings of this project, when creating care plans for patients with hypertension requiring medication, it should be mandated that patients are provided with tools similar to the tools found in the toolkit used, and therefore improve patient's blood pressures and reduce the risk of a hypertensive crisis
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-6xvg-wa28
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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