Effectiveness of Blood Pressure Educational Workshop and Activation Levels on Self-Management and Self-Monitoring amongst Residents Enrolled to Active Aging Centres in Singapore - A Pilot Study
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To explore the impact of BP educational workshops on self-management among older adults. Workshops positively influence BP self-management; scalability to other community settings is recommended.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Social Care, Population Health, Physical Health, Preventive Care
About this Content
Aims
To explore the impact of BP educational workshops on self-management among older adults.
Background
Hypertension management requires better education and self-monitoring adherence.
Methods
Conducted educational workshops for AAC residents and analyzed pre- and post-workshop activation levels.
Results
Improved self-management and BP monitoring rates; post-workshop activation scores increased significantly.
Conclusion
Workshops positively influence BP self-management; scalability to other community settings is recommended.
Lessons Learnt
Structured education and hands-on engagement improve patient activation and self-management outcomes.
Additional Information
SHBC 2023 Bronze Award
Keywords
Blood Pressure, Patient Activation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | J.M.P. Chee |
Project Member(s) | S.P. Lee |
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Pearlyn Chee - pearlyn_jm_chee@ttsh.com.sg