Graduation Semester and Year
Summer 2026
Language
English
Document Type
DNP Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Tiffany Trent
Second Advisor
Cynthia Plonien
Abstract
Aim
Uncontrolled hypertension remains a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This quality improvement project aimed to improve hypertension knowledge and blood pressure control among adults with uncontrolled hypertension by implementing lifestyle counseling, home blood pressure monitoring, and regular follow-up.
Design
This quality improvement project used a pre- and post-intervention design.
Methods
Forty-one adults with uncontrolled hypertension took part in an eight-week educational program. Outcomes measured included weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and HK-LS scores. Descriptive statistics and paired-samples t-tests analyzed the results.
Results
Participants showed significant improvements in weight, blood pressure, and hypertension knowledge. Mean weight decreased from 202.39 lbs to 199.16 lbs; SBP from 147.10 mmHg to 133.93 mmHg; DBP from 90.71 mmHg to 83.51 mmHg; and HK-LS scores from 15/22 to 19/22.
Conclusion
The educational intervention improved hypertension knowledge and blood pressure control. The findings support using structured education, home blood pressure monitoring, and regular follow-up to enhance hypertension management in primary care.
Keywords
hypertension, patient education, blood pressure monitoring, lifestyle modification, quality improvement, primary care
Disciplines
Family Practice Nursing | Public Health and Community Nursing
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Silva, Gertie, "Improving Hypertension Management with an Educational Patient Intervention Bundle" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects. 7.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/nursing_dnpprojects2/7