Journal of Patient Care

Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Research and Treatment Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Biography

He is the Professor of Cardiology at Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Research and Treatment Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in the major areas of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions, and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals. 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Self-Care Behaviours and Determinants Associated with Hypertension Control in Elderly Patients
  Author(s): Nizal Sarrafzadegan*, Marjan Mansourian, Hassan Alikhassi, Alireza Sherafat, Alireza Khosravi, Maryam Eghbali, Noushin Mohammadifard, Sonia Zarfeshani, Feridoun Noohi and Mostafa Barghi
  
  Objective: To determine the impact of self-care and its determinants on blood pressure control in elderly patients with hypertension in Isfahan, Iran. Methods: This Cross-sectional study included2100 patients with hypertension aged more than 65 years. We calculated and compared self-care behaviours score between patients with controlled and uncontrolled hypertension. Results: Uncontrolled blood pressure group has lower levels of self-care score than controlled group. Factors like Knowledge, attitude and practice about hypertension control, family support, socioeconomic status and underlying diseases have affected self-care behaviour score in controlling patients' blood pressure. Discussion: Our findings led to future studies to examine the effect of education and training programs on hypertensi.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2573-4598.21.7.157

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