Nurse-led interventions to improve hypertension outcomes in Uganda: A mixed-method study
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Lori A. Spies, PhD, RN, NP-C, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas, USA; Rose Clarke Nanyonga, PhD, RN, Clarke International University, Kampala, Uganda
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Approximately 30% of adults in Uganda have hypertension, a significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A mixed method study to evaluate nurse-led interventions to enhance lifestyle modifications and improve patient outcomes is currently being implemented in Kampala, Uganda. The collaborative multinational development process and preliminary results will be presented.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Keywords | Hypertension; Nurse-Led Interventions; Uganda |
Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Date | 2019 |
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