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ReviewNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2025

Nurse-Led Strategies for Lifestyle Modification to Control Hypertension in Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

Shuangshuang Li, Stephanie Craig, Gary Mitchell, Donna Fitzsimons, Laura Creighton, Gareth Thompson, Patrick Stark

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Review in Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Shuangshuang LiSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0009-0005-5425-4860
Stephanie CraigSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0783-4975
Gary MitchellSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2133-2998
Donna FitzsimonsSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8299-682X
Laura CreightonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-9128-7817
Gareth ThompsonSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-4658-8132
Patrick StarkSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2659-0865

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

High blood pressure in older adults poses significant risks, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal failure; yet, its management is often overlooked. Nurse-led personalised interventions provide essential guidance, helping patients adhere to treatment plans and adopt lifestyle changes, improving outcomes and quality of life. A scoping review of the literature was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Six electronic databases were searched systematically (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus). Five research studies were included in this review, from five countries (India, Korea, China, Turkey and Thailand). Primary data were synthesised using descriptive and thematic analysis methodology. The five main themes from this review relate to nurse-led empowerment strategies for hypertension management, variability in blood pressure outcomes, the importance of tailored education and counselling, the role of regular follow-ups and support, and environmental support. Overall, nurse-led personalised interventions improve blood pressure management and patient engagement in older adults, highlighting the need for research into their long-term effectiveness and broader applicability.

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blood pressurehealthhypertensioninterventionsnon-pharmacological interventionsolder peoplescoping review

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PMID40137679
PMCPMC11945556

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