Effects on Blood Pressure Control and Compliance for Medical Treatment in Hypertensive Patients by Sending Daily SMS as a Reminder

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Ekinci F., TUNCEL B., Coskun D. M., AKMAN M., UZUNER A.

KONURALP TIP DERGISI, vol.9, no.2, pp.136-141, 2017 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.18521/ktd.288633
  • Journal Name: KONURALP TIP DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.136-141
  • Keywords: Compliance, Antihypertensive, Sms, Blood Pressure, Hypertension, RANDOMIZED-CONTROLLED-TRIAL, IMPROVE ADHERENCE, CHRONIC DISEASE, INTERVENTIONS, HEALTH, IMPACT, MESSAGES, SERVICE
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: According to the World Health Organization(WHO), drug non-compliance in chronic diseases affects health conditions of patients negatively. The aim of this study is to determine the effects on blood pressure control and drug compliance in hypertensive patients by sending daily short message service(SMS).